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Optimized MASH treatment eligibility cutoffs for MRE-measured liver stiffness and proton density fat fraction
Nana Owusu, Kyle Kalutkiewicz, Jiahui Li, Alina M. Allen, Rohit Loomba, Richard L. Ehman, Meng Yin
Clin Mol Hepatol 2026;32(1):e47-e51.
Published online December 8, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2025.1267
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Review Article

Novel Biomarkers for Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease and Their Implications Across Clinical Settings
Kaanthi Rama, Vinay Jahagirdar, Francisco Idalsoaga, Hanna Blaney, S. Fisher Rhoads, Luis Antonio Díaz, Marco Arrese, Juan Pablo Arab
Received August 15, 2025  Accepted November 17, 2025  Published online November 25, 2025  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2025.0921    [Accepted]
Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) is a leading cause of preventable cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and liver-related mortality, yet current laboratory and imaging tools detect only late-stage disease. This narrative review synthesizes emerging evidence on novel biomarkers that capture the multidimensional pathophysiology of ALD and discusses their utility for routine clinical practice. Traditional serum-based liver fibrosis markers (e.g., cytokeratin-18 fragments, Pro-C3, or the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis) improve non-invasive staging risk beyond aminotransferases, while elastography techniques, such as vibration-controlled transient elastography and magnetic resonance elastography, can also quantify liver stiffness with high precision. Among novel mechanistic biomarkers, genetic polymorphisms in PNPLA3, TM6SF2, MBOAT7, HSD17B13, and polygenic risk scores define lifetime risk, whereas sex-specific hormonal milieus also modify susceptibility and progression. Moreover, gut dysbiosis signatures, including reduced Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Akkermansia muciniphila, and a lower Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio, and their metabolites (short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, trimethylamine N-oxide) correlate with liver inflammation and fibrosis. Endocrine imbalances of cortisol, testosterone, and thyroid hormones further stratify metabolic vulnerability. Ultimately, multi-omics platforms (i.e., transcriptomics, lipidomics, proteomics, metabolomics, epigenomics) can reveal distinct molecular signatures that predict steatohepatitis, fibrogenesis, and early hepatocellular carcinoma. Integrating these biomarkers enables phase-specific enrichment strategies, earlier intervention windows, adaptive dose-finding, and mechanism-based endpoints in ALD trials. Remaining challenges include assay standardization, validation across diverse cohorts, and incorporation into regulatory frameworks. Future work could evaluate cost-effectiveness and feasibility in routine clinical practice. Widespread adoption promises earlier diagnosis, personalized risk reduction, and more efficient drug development for this globally prevalent disorder.

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  • Immune Determinants of MASLD Progression: From Immunometabolic Reprogramming to Fibrotic Transformation
    Senping Xu, Zhaoshan Zhang, Zhongquan Zhou, Jiawei Guo
    Biology.2026; 15(2): 148.     CrossRef
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Review

Tumor-based biomarkers and circulating tumor DNA for precision medicine in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma
Sabrina Sidali, Claudia Campani, Jihyun An, Ju Hyun Shim, Jean-Charles Nault
Clin Mol Hepatol 2026;32(1):69-90.
Published online August 20, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2025.0746
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver cancer and remains a major cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Systemic therapies, including targeted therapies and immune checkpoint inhibitors, have revolutionized the management of advanced HCC. Although the prognosis of patients with advanced HCC remains poor, significant progress has been made with recent advances in drug development, particularly with the introduction of effective treatments such as atezolizumab plus bevacizumab or durvalumab plus tremelimumab. Indeed, treatment response varies significantly among patients, highlighting the need for robust biomarkers. In addition, the development of molecular driver-targeted therapies remains an active research focus as most genetic alterations observed in HCC are currently undruggable. Meeting these goals will require additional efforts to obtain histological material in clinical trials, in order to enable robust translational research. This review explores the current landscape of biomarkers of response to systemic treatments in HCC, including molecular, immune-based markers as well as circulating tumor DNA and highlights potential paths of improvement.

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  • A novel signature of palmitoylation for predicting prognosis and therapeutic response of hepatocellular carcinoma
    Yun Li, Zhongquan Yi, Linhua Liu, Danping Huang
    Discover Oncology.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Prognostic value of tumor microenvironment-based molecular subtypes in hepatocellular carcinoma patients undergoing surgery for spinal metastases: refining conventional scoring systems
    Bing Liang, Annan Hu, Jian Zhou, Juan Li, Jian Dong
    Clinical and Experimental Medicine.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Correspondence

Correspondence to editorials (CMH-2025-0699) on “Safety and efficacy of HK-660S in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis: A randomized double-blind phase 2a trial”
Woo Hyun Paik, Heon Se Jeong, Do Hyun Park
Received July 22, 2025  Accepted July 27, 2025  Published online July 29, 2025  
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2025.0816    [Accepted]
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Original Article

HTD1801 demonstrates promising potential for histologic improvements in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis in both a preclinical and phase 2 study
Vincent Wai-Sun Wong, Guy W. Neff, Adrian M. Di Bisceglie, Ru Bai, Junwei Cheng, Meng Yu, Alexander Liberman, Liping Liu, Nadege Gunn
Clin Mol Hepatol 2025;31(3):1071-1083.
Published online April 21, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2025.0145
Background/Aims
Berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) has been shown to significantly reduce liver fat content (LFC) in an 18-week, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this assessment was to establish proof of concept in liver histologic improvement with HTD1801 treatment based on preclinical and clinical evidence.
Methods
The efficacy of HTD1801 was evaluated in a preclinical MASH/dyslipidemia model (golden hamsters fed a high fat diet, eight/group) after six weeks of daily treatment. Additionally, in a secondary analysis of a Phase 2 clinical study, 100 patients with presumed MASH were evaluated by multiple noninvasive markers associated with MASH resolution and/or fibrosis improvement. These include magnetic resonance imaging proton density fat fraction (MRIPDFF; ≥30% LFC reduction), iron-corrected T1 (≥80 ms reduction), alanine aminotransferase (≥17 U/L reduction), weight loss (≥5% reduction), Fibrosis-4 index (shift to <1.3), and MASH resolution index (achieving ≥–0.67).
Results
Preclinical findings in the MASH/dyslipidemia hamster model showed that HTD1801 significantly improved histologic fibrosis and the Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Activity Score to such a degree that improvements approximated the appearance of the normal controls. In the clinical study, 52% of HTD1801-treated patients achieved MRI response criteria compared to 24% of placebo (p<0.05). Dose-dependent improvements were observed across biomarkers, with more HTD1801-treated patients achieving response criteria associated with improvements in the histologic features of MASH.
Conclusions
These findings suggest that HTD1801 has strong potential to produce histological improvements in patients with MASH.

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  • Molecular mechanisms and clinical applications of gut microbiota-derived bioactive compounds in metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
    Chengyun Ma, Jing Wang, Xuanli Song, Xue Wang, Shuai Zong
    Frontiers in Immunology.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Activation of Sirtuin 3, a Promising “Head Goose Molecule,” Triggers the Negentropic Mechanism for Treating Metabolic Diseases
    Hu Li, Tong Wang, Biao Dong, Zonggen Peng, Jiandong Jiang
    Engineering.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Research Letter

Lipidomic analysis of alcohol use disorder patients revealed the biomarkers for alcohol-related liver disease susceptibility
Dongyao Wang, Hongwei Zhang, Yuxiao Tang
Clin Mol Hepatol 2025;31(3):e259-e262.
Published online April 2, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2025.0227

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  • Discovery of Bufalin as a Molecular Glue Degrader of NCAPG to Inhibit the Proliferation of Hepatoma Cells
    Chenghua Wu, Xiaobin Zhuo, Jianxin Yang, Yuxiao Tang, Weili Wang, Mengpu Wu, Gen Miao, Chenqi Li, Hui Shen, Jianxin Qian, Dongyao Wang
    Drug Development Research.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Targeting Annexin A2 to reactivate tumor-associated antigens presentation and relieve immune tolerance in liver cancer
    Yuxiao Tang, Jianxin Yang, Qicong Shen, Zelong Gao, Mengpu Wu, Chenghua Wu, Jicong Du, Min Li, Changquan Ling, Feng Lu, Yifeng Chai, Xin Dong, Jianxin Qian, Chenqi Li, Feng Xie, Zhenhong Guo, Hui Shen, Dongyao Wang
    Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer.2025; 13(6): e011716.     CrossRef
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Editorial

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  • GULP1: New hope for hepatocellular carcinoma: Reply to correspondence on “GULP1 as a novel diagnostic and predictive biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma”
    Yuhao Xie, Lu-Qi Cao, John Wurpel, Zhe-Sheng Chen
    Clinical and Molecular Hepatology.2026; 32(1): e112.     CrossRef
  • Correspondence to editorial on “GULP1 as a novel diagnostic and predictive biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma”
    Soon Sun Kim, Hyung Seok Kim, Jae Youn Cheong, Jung Woo Eun
    Clinical and Molecular Hepatology.2026; 32(1): e72.     CrossRef
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Correspondence

Correspondence to letter to the editor on “GULP1 as a novel diagnostic and predictive biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma”
Hyung Seok Kim, Soon Sun Kim, Jae Youn Cheong, Jung Woo Eun
Clin Mol Hepatol 2026;32(1):e103-e105.
Published online March 19, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2025.0287
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Editorial

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the editor on “GULP1 as a novel diagnostic and predictive biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma”
Juan Yang, Xinyi Li, Sheng Zheng
Clin Mol Hepatol 2026;32(1):e10-e12.
Published online March 7, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2025.0216

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  • Correspondence to letter to the editor on “GULP1 as a novel diagnostic and predictive biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma”
    Hyung Seok Kim, Soon Sun Kim, Jae Youn Cheong, Jung Woo Eun
    Clinical and Molecular Hepatology.2026; 32(1): e103.     CrossRef
  • Correspondence to editorial on “GULP1 as a novel diagnostic and predictive biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma”
    Soon Sun Kim, Hyung Seok Kim, Jae Youn Cheong, Jung Woo Eun
    Clinical and Molecular Hepatology.2026; 32(1): e72.     CrossRef
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Review

Unveiling the intratumor microbiome in liver cancer: Current insights and prospective applications
Xindi Ke, Shangze Jiang, Qiaoxin Wei, Minghao Sun, Hang Sun, Mingchang Pang, Mei Liu, Lejia Sun, Huayu Yang, Yilei Mao
Clin Mol Hepatol 2025;31(3):685-705.
Published online January 22, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2024.1039
The role of the gut microbiome in the development and progression of liver cancer has long been recognized. However, the presence of microbes in tumors that were previously considered sterile has only recently been discovered. The intratumor microbiome in liver cancer likely originates from various sources, including the gut, hematogenous spread from other mucosal locations, adjacent non-cancerous tissues, and co-metastasis with the tumor cells. As a newly discovered component of the tumor microenvironment, it regulates host immune responses, promotes chronic inflammation, modulates metabolic pathways, and exerts other influences in liver cancer. These unique features offer potential new biomarkers for liver cancer prognosis and treatment response. Exploring the complex interactions between intratumor microbiome and the host to modulate or target the intratumor microbiome may provide new avenues for liver cancer treatment. This article provides a comprehensive review of our current understanding regarding the potential origins of the intratumor microbiome in liver cancer, its unique characteristics, and the underlying mechanisms by which it affects liver cancer. Furthermore, we discuss the promising clinical implications and potential challenges that remain before this knowledge can be fully integrated into clinical practice.

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  • Emerging technologies and current challenges in intratumoral microbiota research
    Zhiyue Wang, Tianqi Zhang, Yang Liu
    Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Microbial dysbiosis in cholangiocarcinoma
    Yunjia Liu, Shaohui Huang, Yang Zhang, Yuankun Zhang, Yunfei Xu, Yongchang Tang, Sen Guo, Zongli Zhang
    Frontiers in Microbiology.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • RNA modifications in the tumor microenvironment: insights into the cancer-immunity cycle and beyond
    You-Peng Ding, Cui-Cui Liu, Ke-Da Yu
    Experimental Hematology & Oncology.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Intratumoral Microbe Correlated with Expression of DNA Methylation Genes in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    Ashish Kumar, Ajeet Raj, Karan Chaman Lal, Puja
    Digestive Diseases and Sciences.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Unveiling hidden players: the role of intratumoral microbiota in gastrointestinal cancer dynamics
    Wanfen Tang, Fakai Li, Hongjuan Zheng, Shishi Zhou, Chenhui Li, Xifeng Xu, Jianfei Fu
    Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Original Articles

Hepatic neoplasm

Exploring methylation signatures for high de novo recurrence risk in hepatocellular carcinoma
Da-Won Kim, Jin Hyun Park, Suk Kyun Hong, Min-Hyeok Jung, Ji-One Pyeon, Jin-Young Lee, Kyung-Suk Suh, Nam-Joon Yi, YoungRok Choi, Kwang-Woong Lee, Young-Joon Kim
Clin Mol Hepatol 2025;31(2):563-576.
Published online January 13, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2024.0899
Background/Aims
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) exhibits high de novo recurrence rates post-resection. Current post-surgery recurrence prediction methods are limited, emphasizing the need for reliable biomarkers to assess recurrence risk. We aimed to develop methylation-based markers for classifying HCC patients and predicting their risk of de novo recurrence post-surgery.
Methods
In this retrospective cohort study, we analyzed data from HCC patients who underwent surgical resection in Korea, excluding those with recurrence within one year post-surgery. Using the Infinium Methylation EPIC array on 140 samples in the discovery cohort, we classified patients into low- and high-risk groups based on methylation profiles. Distinctive markers were identified through random forest analysis. These markers were validated in the cancer genome atlas (n=217), Validation cohort 1 (n=63) and experimental Validation using a methylation-sensitive high-resolution melting (MS-HRM) assay in Validation cohort 1 and Validation cohort 2 (n=63).
Results
The low-risk recurrence group (methylation group 1; MG1) showed a methylation average of 0.73 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.69–0.77) with a 23.5% recurrence rate, while the high-risk group (MG2) had an average of 0.17 (95% CI 0.14–0.20) with a 44.1% recurrence rate (P<0.03). Validation confirmed the applicability of methylation markers across diverse populations, showing high accuracy in predicting the probability of HCC recurrence risk (area under the curve 96.8%). The MS-HRM assay confirmed its effectiveness in predicting de novo recurrence with 95.5% sensitivity, 89.7% specificity, and 92.2% accuracy.
Conclusions
Methylation markers effectively classified HCC patients by de novo recurrence risk, enhancing prediction accuracy and potentially offering personalized management strategies.
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Viral hepatitis

Longitudinal profile of plasma pregenomic RNA in patients with chronic hepatitis B infection on long-term nucleoside analogues and its interaction with clinical parameters
Lung-Yi Mak, Mark Anderson, Michael Stec, Matthew Shing-Hin Chung, Danny Ka-Ho Wong, Rex Wan-Hin Hui, Wai-Kay Seto, Gavin Cloherty, Man-Fung Yuen
Clin Mol Hepatol 2025;31(2):460-473.
Published online December 26, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2024.0724
Backgrounds/Aims
Plasma pregenomic hepatitis B virus RNA (pgRNA) is a novel biomarker in chronic hepatitis B infection (CHB). We aimed to describe the longitudinal profile of pgRNA and factors influencing its levels in CHB patients on nucleoside analogue (NUC).
Methods
Serial plasma samples from 1,354 CHB patients started on first-line NUC were evaluated. Time of NUC initiation was taken as baseline (year 0), followed by 1-year, 3-year and 5-year of NUC therapy. pgRNA was measured by Research Use Only RealTime HBV RNA v2.0 (0.2 mL) (Abbott Diagnostics) with lower limit of detection of 0.8 log U/mL (~20 copies/mL).
Results
Among 1,354 subjects (median age at baseline 49.8 [interquartile range, IQR 40.2–57.3]) years, 65.2% male, 16.1% hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-positive, 28.6% cirrhotic), baseline median HBV RNA was 3.68 (IQR 2.42–5.19) log U/mL. Upon NUC therapy, median pgRNA levels were 2.45 (IQR 1.82–3.62), 2.23 (IQR 1.67–3.05) and 2.14 (IQR 1.48–2.86) log U/mL at 1, 3 and 5 years, respectively, with the corresponding log U/mL reductions of 0.82, 1.20 and 1.54. Undetectable/ unquantifiable pgRNA was achieved in 13.5%, 15.9% and 20.1% of patients at 1, 3 and 5 years, respectively. Older age, male sex, HBeAg-negativity and high PAGE-B score were associated with lower pgRNA.
Conclusions
Plasma pgRNA declines are modest under NUC therapy, with only 16.3% achieving RNA undetectability after 5 years of first-line NUC indicating cccDNA silencing has not been achieved in the majority of patients. Clinical characteristics should be taken into consideration when interpreting the plasma pgRNA level.

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  • Robust mission-driven responses to infectious disease threats delivered by the Abbott pandemic defense coalition
    Mary A. Rodgers, Francisco Averhoff, Michael G. Berg, Mark Anderson, Carolyn Strobel, Julissa Inostroza, James Moy, Jorge Mera, Paul J. Utz, Scott C. Weaver, Charles Y. Chiu, Judith C. De Arcos, Joshua J. Anzinger, Jean H. Henrys, Juan P. Hernandez-Ortiz,
    International Journal of Infectious Diseases.2026; 162: 108162.     CrossRef
  • Targeting the innate immune system in treating hepatitis B: prospects for functional cure
    Karen Cheuk-Ying Ho, Rex Wan-Hin Hui, Wai-Kay Seto, Man-Fung Yuen, Lung-Yi Mak
    Clinical and Molecular Hepatology.2026; 32(1): 184.     CrossRef
  • Hepatitis B virus RNA and hepatitis B surface antigen kinetics predict treatment outcomes in children with chronic hepatitis B
    Xiaorong Peng, Yunan Chang, Jiaying Wu, Jing Zhu, Peng Hu, Hong Ren, Hongmei Xu, Ruiqiu Zhao, Tao Qin
    Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.2026;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Profiles and kinetics of PgRNA and clinical characteristics in pregnant, postpartum, and non-pregnant women with chronic HBV infection
    Genju Wang, Yandan Wu, Ziyue Zhang, Qiuchen Wu, Juan Tang, Ying Ji, Yan Wang, Guanlun Zhou, Minmin Yu
    Virology Journal.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Review

Hepatic neoplasm

Liquid biopsy in hepatocellular carcinoma: Challenges, advances, and clinical implications
Jaeho Park, Yi-Te Lee, Vatche G. Agopian, Jessica S Liu, Ekaterina K. Koltsova, Sungyong You, Yazhen Zhu, Hsian-Rong Tseng, Ju Dong Yang
Clin Mol Hepatol 2025;31(Suppl):S255-S284.
Published online November 28, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2024.0541
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is an aggressive primary liver malignancy often diagnosed at an advanced stage, resulting in a poor prognosis. Accurate risk stratification and early detection of HCC are critical unmet needs for improving outcomes. Several blood-based biomarkers and imaging tests are available for early detection, prediction, and monitoring of HCC. However, serum protein biomarkers such as alpha-fetoprotein have shown relatively low sensitivity, leading to inaccurate performance. Imaging studies also face limitations related to suboptimal accuracy, high cost, and limited implementation. Recently, liquid biopsy techniques have gained attention for addressing these unmet needs. Liquid biopsy is non-invasive and provides more
objective
readouts, requiring less reliance on healthcare professional’s skills compared to imaging. Circulating tumor cells, cell-free DNA, and extracellular vesicles are targeted in liquid biopsies as novel biomarkers for HCC. Despite their potential, there are debates regarding the role of these novel biomarkers in the HCC care continuum. This review article aims to discuss the technical challenges, recent technical advancements, advantages and disadvantages of these liquid biopsies, as well as their current clinical application and future directions of liquid biopsy in HCC.

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    npj Precision Oncology.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
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Reply to Correspondence

Hepatic neoplasm

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Correspondences

Hepatic neoplasm

Correspondence to editorial 2 on “Genomic biomarkers to predict response to atezolizumab plus bevacizumab immunotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma: insights from the IMbrave150 trial”
Sun Young Yim, Sung Hwan Lee, Ji Hoon Kim, Sunyoung S Lee, Ahmed O Kaseb, Ju-Seog Lee
Clin Mol Hepatol 2025;31(1):e84-e86.
Published online October 7, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2024.0830
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Hepatic neoplasm

Correspondence to editorial 1 on “Genomic biomarkers to predict response to atezolizumab plus bevacizumab immunotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma: insights from the IMbrave150 Trial”
Sung Hwan Lee, Sun Young Yim, Ji Hoon Kim, Sunyoung S. Lee, Ahmed O. Kaseb, Ju-Seog Lee
Clin Mol Hepatol 2025;31(1):e81-e83.
Published online October 7, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2024.0829

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  • Reply to correspondence on “Genomic biomarkers to predict response to atezolizumab plus bevacizumab immunotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma: Insights from the IMbrave150 trial”
    Hiroaki Kanzaki, Yujin Hoshida
    Clinical and Molecular Hepatology.2025; 31(1): e121.     CrossRef
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Hepatic neoplasm

Correspondence to letter to the editor on “Genomic biomarkers to predict response to atezolizumab plus bevacizumab immunotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma: Insights from the IMbrave150 trial”
Sung Hwan Lee, Sun Young Yim, Ji Hoon Kim, Sunyoung S Lee, Ahmed O Kaseb, Peng Wei, Ju-Seog Lee
Clin Mol Hepatol 2025;31(1):e110-e112.
Published online October 2, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2024.0828
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Letter to the Editor

Hepatic neoplasm

Comprehensive analysis of transcriptomic biomarkers for predicting response to atezolizumab plus bevacizumab immunotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma
Binghua Li, Jingyuan Wen, Zhu Xu, Peng Yan, Bing Han, Decai Yu
Clin Mol Hepatol 2025;31(1):e31-e34.
Published online September 20, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2024.0628

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  • Correspondence to letter to the editor on “Genomic biomarkers to predict response to atezolizumab plus bevacizumab immunotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma: Insights from the IMbrave150 trial”
    Sung Hwan Lee, Sun Young Yim, Ji Hoon Kim, Sunyoung S Lee, Ahmed O Kaseb, Peng Wei, Ju-Seog Lee
    Clinical and Molecular Hepatology.2025; 31(1): e110.     CrossRef
  • S100A9 promotes resistance to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma by degrading PARP1 and activating the STAT3/PD-L1 pathway
    Xianwei Zhou, Chu Qiao, Xuehui Chu, Yajing Yang, Haoran Man, Jingxin Liu, Yunzheng Li, Zhu Xu, Huan Li, Xiaodong Shan, Zaowu Lian, Yanjun Lu, Weihong Wang, Decai Yu, Xitai Sun, Binghua Li
    Cellular Oncology.2025; 48(5): 1433.     CrossRef
  • Comment on “Clinical outcomes and histologic findings of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma with durable partial response or durable stable disease after receiving atezolizumab plus bevacizumab”
    Binghua Li, Qiang Wang, Weiwei Hu, Huan Li, Peng Yan, Yajuan Cao, Decai Yu
    iLIVER.2024; 3(4): 100130.     CrossRef
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Hepatic neoplasm

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  • Distinct tumor immune microenvironment modulation by anti-PD-1/PD-L1, VEGF, and CTLA-4 blockade provides a rationale for triplet therapy in hepatocellular carcinoma
    Hideki Iwamoto, Hironori Koga, Takumi Kawaguchi
    Clinical and Molecular Hepatology.2026; 32(1): e38.     CrossRef
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    Sun Young Yim, Sung Hwan Lee, Ji Hoon Kim, Sunyoung S Lee, Ahmed O Kaseb, Ju-Seog Lee
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Gut microbiome and metabolome signatures in liver cirrhosis-related complications
Satya Priya Sharma, Haripriya Gupta, Goo-Hyun Kwon, Sang Yoon Lee, Seol Hee Song, Jeoung Su Kim, Jeong Ha Park, Min Ju Kim, Dong-Hoon Yang, Hyunjoon Park, Sung-Min Won, Jin-Ju Jeong, Ki-Kwang Oh, Jung A Eom, Kyeong Jin Lee, Sang Jun Yoon, Young Lim Ham, Gwang Ho Baik, Dong Joon Kim, Ki Tae Suk
Clin Mol Hepatol 2024;30(4):845-862.
Published online July 25, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2024.0349
Background/Aims
Shifts in the gut microbiota and metabolites are interrelated with liver cirrhosis progression and complications. However, causal relationships have not been evaluated comprehensively. Here, we identified complication-dependent gut microbiota and metabolic signatures in patients with liver cirrhosis.
Methods
Microbiome taxonomic profiling was performed on 194 stool samples (52 controls and 142 cirrhosis patients) via V3-V4 16S rRNA sequencing. Next, 51 samples (17 controls and 34 cirrhosis patients) were selected for fecal metabolite profiling via gas chromatography mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography coupled to time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Correlation analyses were performed targeting the gut-microbiota, metabolites, clinical parameters, and presence of complications (varices, ascites, peritonitis, encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, hepatocellular carcinoma, and deceased).
Results
Veillonella bacteria, Ruminococcus gnavus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae are cirrhosis-related microbiotas compared with control group. Bacteroides ovatus, Clostridium symbiosum, Emergencia timonensis, Fusobacterium varium, and Hungatella_uc were associated with complications in the cirrhosis group. The areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROCs) for the diagnosis of cirrhosis, encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, and deceased were 0.863, 0.733, 0.71, and 0.69, respectively. The AUROCs of mixed microbial species for the diagnosis of cirrhosis and complication were 0.808 and 0.847, respectively. According to the metabolic profile, 5 increased fecal metabolites in patients with cirrhosis were biomarkers (AUROC >0.880) for the diagnosis of cirrhosis and complications. Clinical markers were significantly correlated with the gut microbiota and metabolites.
Conclusions
Cirrhosis-dependent gut microbiota and metabolites present unique signatures that can be used as noninvasive biomarkers for the diagnosis of cirrhosis and its complications.

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Identification of signature gene set as highly accurate determination of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease progression
Sumin Oh, Yang-Hyun Baek, Sungju Jung, Sumin Yoon, Byeonggeun Kang, Su-hyang Han, Gaeul Park, Je Yeong Ko, Sang-Young Han, Jin-Sook Jeong, Jin-Han Cho, Young-Hoon Roh, Sung-Wook Lee, Gi-Bok Choi, Yong Sun Lee, Won Kim, Rho Hyun Seong, Jong Hoon Park, Yeon-Su Lee, Kyung Hyun Yoo
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Background/Aims
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is characterized by fat accumulation in the liver. MASLD encompasses both steatosis and MASH. Since MASH can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer, steatosis and MASH must be distinguished during patient treatment. Here, we investigate the genomes, epigenomes, and transcriptomes of MASLD patients to identify signature gene set for more accurate tracking of MASLD progression.
Methods
Biopsy-tissue and blood samples from patients with 134 MASLD, comprising 60 steatosis and 74 MASH patients were performed omics analysis. SVM learning algorithm were used to calculate most predictive features. Linear regression was applied to find signature gene set that distinguish the stage of MASLD and to validate their application into independent cohort of MASLD.
Results
After performing WGS, WES, WGBS, and total RNA-seq on 134 biopsy samples from confirmed MASLD patients, we provided 1,955 MASLD-associated features, out of 3,176 somatic variant callings, 58 DMRs, and 1,393 DEGs that track MASLD progression. Then, we used a SVM learning algorithm to analyze the data and select the most predictive features. Using linear regression, we identified a signature gene set capable of differentiating the various stages of MASLD and verified it in different independent cohorts of MASLD and a liver cancer cohort.
Conclusions
We identified a signature gene set (i.e., CAPG, HYAL3, WIPI1, TREM2, SPP1, and RNASE6) with strong potential as a panel of diagnostic genes of MASLD-associated disease.

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Background/Aims
New prognostic markers are needed to identify patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who carry a worse prognosis. Ultra-low-pass whole-genome sequencing (ULP-WGS) (≤0.5× coverage) of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) has emerged as a low-cost promising tool to assess both circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) fraction and large structural genomic alterations. Here, we studied the performance of ULP-WGS of plasma cfDNA to infer prognosis in patients with HCC.
Methods
Plasma samples were obtained from patients with HCC prior to surgery, locoregional or systemic therapy, and were analyzed by ULP-WGS of cfDNA to an average genome-wide fold coverage of 0.3x. ctDNA and copy number alterations (CNA) were estimated using the software package ichorCNA.
Results
Samples were obtained from 73 HCC patients at different BCLC stages (BCLC 0/A: n=37, 50.7%; BCLC B/C: n=36, 49.3%). ctDNA was detected in 18 out of 31 patients who received systemic treatment. Patients with detectable ctDNA showed significantly worse overall survival (median, 13.96 months vs not reached). ctDNA remained an independent predictor of prognosis after adjustment by clinical-pathologic features and type of systemic treatment (hazard ratio 7.69; 95%, CI 2.09–28.27). Among ctDNA-positive patients under systemic treatments, the loss of large genomic regions in 5q and 16q arms was associated with worse prognosis after multivariate analysis.
Conclusions
ULP-WGS of cfDNA provides clinically relevant information about the tumor biology. The presence of ctDNA and the loss of 5q and 16q arms in ctDNA-positive patients are independent predictors of worse prognosis in patients with advanced HCC receiving systemic therapy.

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Published online April 13, 2023
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Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), a progressive but potentially reversible deterioration of kidney function, remains a major complication in patients with advanced cirrhosis, often leading to death before liver transplantation (LT). Recent updates in the pathophysiology, definition, and classification of HRS have led to a complete revision of the nomenclature and diagnostic criteria for HRS type 1, which was renamed HRS-acute kidney injury (AKI). HRS is characterized by severe impairment of kidney function due to increased splanchnic blood flow, activation of several vasoconstriction factors, severe vasoconstriction of the renal arteries in the absence of kidney histologic abnormalities, nitric oxide dysfunction, and systemic inflammation. Diagnosis of HRS remains a challenge because of the lack of specific diagnostic biomarkers that accurately distinguishes structural from functional AKI, and mainly involves the differential diagnosis from other forms of AKI, particularly acute tubular necrosis. The optimal treatment of HRS is LT. While awaiting LT, treatment options include vasoconstrictor drugs to counteract splanchnic arterial vasodilation and plasma volume expansion by intravenous albumin infusion. In patients with HRS unresponsive to pharmacological treatment and with conventional indications for kidney replacement therapy (KRT), such as volume overload, uremia, or electrolyte imbalances, KRT may be applied as a bridging therapy to transplantation. Other interventions, such as transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, and artificial liver support systems have a very limited role in improving outcomes in HRS. Although recently developed novel therapies have potential to improve outcomes of patients with HRS, further studies are warranted to validate the efficacy of these novel agents.

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Neuropilins as potential biomarkers in hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review of basic and clinical implications
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common and deadly cancers worldwide and is characterized by complex molecular carcinogenesis. Neuropilins (NRPs) NRP1 and NRP2 are the receptors of multiple proteins involved in key signaling pathways associated with tumor progression. We aimed to systematically review all the available findings on their role in HCC. We searched the Scopus, Web of Science (WOS), PubMed, Cochrane and Embase databases for articles evaluating NRPs in preclinical or clinical HCC models. This study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022349774) and include 49 studies. Multiple cellular and molecular processes have been associated with one or both NRPs, indicating that they are potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers in HCC patients. Mainly NRP1 has been shown to promote tumor cell survival and progression by modulating several signaling pathways. NRPs mainly regulate angiogenesis, invasion and migration and have shown to induce invasion and metastasis. They also regulate the immune response and tumor microenvironment, showing a crucial interplay with the hypoxia response and microRNAs in HCC. Altogether, NRP1 and NRP2 are potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets, providing novel insight into the clinical landscape of HCC patients.

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Jung Hwan Yu, Han Ah Lee, Seung Up Kim
Clin Mol Hepatol 2023;29(Suppl):S136-S149.
Published online December 12, 2022
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly prevalent worldwide and becoming a major cause of liver disease-related morbidity and mortality. The presence of liver fibrosis in patients with NAFLD is closely related to prognosis, including the development of hepatocellular carcinoma and other complications of cirrhosis. Therefore, assessment of the presence of significant or advanced liver fibrosis is crucial. Although liver biopsy has been considered the “gold standard” method for evaluating the degree of liver fibrosis, it is not suitable for extensive use in all patients with NAFLD owing to its invasiveness and high cost. Therefore, noninvasive biochemical and imaging biomarkers have been developed to overcome the limitations of liver biopsy. Imaging biomarkers for the stratification of liver fibrosis have been evaluated in patients with NAFLD using different imaging techniques, such as transient elastography, shear wave elastography, and magnetic resonance elastography. Furthermore, artificial intelligence and deep learning methods are increasingly being applied to improve the diagnostic accuracy of imaging techniques and overcome the pitfalls of existing imaging biomarkers. In this review, we describe the usefulness and future prospects of noninvasive imaging biomarkers that have been studied and used to evaluate the degree of liver fibrosis in patients with NAFLD.

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Non-invasive imaging biomarkers for liver steatosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: present and future
Asako Nogami, Masato Yoneda, Michihiro Iwaki, Takashi Kobayashi, Yasushi Honda, Yuji Ogawa, Kento Imajo, Satoru Saito, Atsushi Nakajima
Clin Mol Hepatol 2023;29(Suppl):S123-S135.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is currently the most common chronic liver disease, affecting up to 25% of the global population. Simple fatty liver, in which fat is deposited in the liver without fibrosis, has been regarded as a benign disease in the past, but it is now known to be prognostic. In the future, more emphasis should be placed on the quantification of liver fat. Traditionally, fatty liver has been assessed by histological evaluation, which requires an invasive examination; however, technological innovations have made it possible to evaluate fatty liver by non-invasive imaging methods, such as ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. In addition, quantitative as well as qualitative measurements for the detection of fatty liver have become available. In this review, we summarize the currently used qualitative evaluations of fatty liver and discuss quantitative evaluations that are expected to further develop in the future.

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Noninvasive serum biomarkers for liver fibrosis in NAFLD: current and future
Tina Reinson, Ryan M. Buchanan, Christopher D. Byrne
Clin Mol Hepatol 2023;29(Suppl):S157-S170.
Published online November 22, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2022.0348
In the last 20 years, noninvasive serum biomarkers to identify liver fibrosis in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have been developed, validated against liver biopsy (the gold standard for determining the presence of liver fibrosis) and made available for clinicians to use to identify ≥F3 liver fibrosis. The aim of this review is firstly to focus on the current use of widely available biomarkers and their performance for identifying ≥F3. Secondly, we discuss whether noninvasive biomarkers have a role in identifying F2, a stage of fibrosis that is now known to be a risk factor for cirrhosis and overall mortality. We also consider whether machine learning algorithms offer a better alternative for identifying individuals with ≥F2 fibrosis. Thirdly, we summarise the utility of noninvasive serum biomarkers for predicting liver related outcomes (e.g., ascites and hepatocellular carcinoma) and non-liver related outcomes (e.g., cardiovascular-related mortality and extra hepatic cancers). Finally, we examine whether serial measurement of biomarkers can be used to monitor liver disease, and whether the use of noninvasive biomarkers in drug trials for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis can accurately, compared to liver histology, monitor liver fibrosis progression/regression. We conclude by offering our perspective on the future of serum biomarkers for the detection and monitoring of liver fibrosis in NAFLD.

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Original Article

Decreased vitamin D-binding protein level portends poor outcome in acute-on-chronic liver failure caused by hepatitis B virus
Daxian Wu, Qunfang Rao, Zhongyang Xie, Xiaoqing Zhu, Yuanmei Che, Jian Wu, Hainv Gao, Jingyu Zhang, Zhouhua Hou, Xiaoyu Cheng, Zeyu Sun
Clin Mol Hepatol 2022;28(4):912-925.
Published online July 28, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2022.0121
Background/Aims
Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a catastrophic illness. Few studies investigated the prognostic value of vitamin D-binding protein (VDBP) for hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related ACLF (HBV-ACLF) resulted in conflicting results.
Methods
Two prospective HBV-ACLF cohorts (n=287 and n=119) were enrolled to assess and validate the prognostic performance of VDBP.
Results
VDBP levels in the non-survivors were significantly lower than in the survivors (P<0.001). Multivariate Cox regression demonstrated that VDBP was an independent prognostic factor for HBV-ACLF. The VDBP level at admission gradually decreased as the number of failed organs increased (P<0.001), and it was closely related to coagulation failure. The areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUCs) of the Child-Pugh-VDBP and chronic liver failuresequential organ failure assessment (CLIF–SOFA)-VDBP scores were significantly higher than those of Child-Pugh (P<0.001) and CLIF-SOFA (P=0.0013). The AUCs of model for end-stage liver disease (MELD)-VDBP were significantly higher than those of MELD (P= 0.0384) only in the case of cirrhotic HBV-ACLF patients. Similar results were validated using an external multicenter HBV-ACLF cohort. By longitudinal observation, the VDBP levels gradually increased in survivors (P=0.026) and gradually decreased in non-survivors (P<0.001). Additionally, the VDBP levels were found to be significantly decreased in the deterioration group (P=0.012) and tended to be decreased in the fluctuation group (P=0.055). In contrast, they showed a significant increase in the improvement group (P=0.036).
Conclusions
The VDBP was a promising prognostic biomarker for HBV-ACLF. Sequential measurement of circulating VDBP shows value for the monitoring of ACLF progression.

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A crystal ball to forecast treatment responsiveness in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Seonghwan Hwang, Won Kim
Clin Mol Hepatol 2022;28(3):478-480.
Published online June 16, 2022
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Discovery of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor specific biomarker in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease mouse models using modified basket trial
Ju Hee Oh, Dae Won Jun, Hye Young Kim, Seung Min Lee, Eileen L. Yoon, Jungwook Hwang, Jung Hwan Park, Hanbi Lee, Wankyu Kim, Hyunsung Kim
Clin Mol Hepatol 2022;28(3):497-509.
Published online April 28, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2022.0019
Background/Aims
We aimed to define an optimal target population and drug-specific biomarkers that may predict dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-4 inhibitor responses in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Methods
An exploration study (study I) was performed using three different NAFLD models (basket study design; high-fat diet [HFD], methionine choline-deficient diet [MCD], and high-cholesterol Western diet [WD] models). RNA transcriptome analysis was performed on pre-studied liver tissues to identify biomarkers that could predict the response to DPP-4 inhibitors. In the validation study (study II), the HFD-induced NAFLD model was divided into high and low hepatic insulin-like growth factor binding protein 1 (Igfbp-1) groups based on the pre-study liver biopsy.
Results
DPP-4 inhibitor attenuated the NAFLD activity score and fibrosis stage in the HFD model but not in the WD and MCD models. The overall response rate was 19% across the modified basket NAFLD trial and 42%, 25%, and 0% in the HFD, WD, and MCD models. Hepatic Igfbp-1 expression was higher in the responder group than in the non-responder group in pre-study biopsy samples. In contrast, hepatic Igfbp-1 expression was lower in the responder group than in the non-responder group in the end-study biopsy samples. DPP-4 inhibitor response rates were 83% and 17% in the baseline hepatic high Igfbp-1 and low Igfbp-1 groups, respectively. Hepatic messenger RNA Igfbp-1 expression was positively correlated with serum IGFBP-1 levels.
Conclusions
The DPP-4 inhibitor response was higher in the HFD phenotype and pre-treatment levels of hepatic or serum IGFBP-1 were high.

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Viral hepatitis

Three heads are better than two: Hepatitis B core-related antigen as a new predictor of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma
Jer-Wei Wu, Jia-Horng Kao, Tai-Chung Tseng
Clin Mol Hepatol 2021;27(4):524-534.
Published online February 23, 2021
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Patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are at risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and serum markers reflecting viral replication are potential predictors for HCC development. Besides the levels of serum HBV DNA and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B core-related antigen (HBcrAg) quantification is an emerging serological marker for viral replication. Unlike HBV DNA and HBsAg, HBcrAg is a covalently closed circular DNA-derived protein marker, consisting of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg), p22cr, and hepatitis B core antigen. In treatment-naïve HBV patients, higher HBcrAg levels are shown to be associated with an increased risk of HCC in several studies. More importantly, HBcrAg may complement HBV DNA level to predict HCC development. For example, an Asian treatmentnaïve cohort study’s data showed that HBcrAg level of 4 log U/mL was effective to stratify HCC risk in HBeAg-negative patients with intermediate viral loads, who may not need antiviral therapy because of the low to moderate risk of HCC. In patients receiving prolonged nucleos(t)ide analogue with profound viral suppression, most data indicated that HBV DNA and HBsAg levels no longer serve as HCC predictors. However, several studies suggested on-treatment HBcrAg levels may remain as an HCC predictor. In summary, HBcrAg level can be a useful biomarker for treatment-naïve patients, but its value in on-treatment patients needs validation. The next challenge is how to combine HBcrAg with the other viral markers to construct a better HCC prediction model, optimizing the management of HBV patients.

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Artificial intelligence, epidemiology, methodology, or others

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Han Ah Lee, Jihwan Lim, Hyung Joon Joo, Young-Sun Lee, Young Kul Jung, Ji Hoon Kim, Hyunggin An, Hyung Joon Yim, Yoon Tae Jeen, Jong Eun Yeon, Do-Sun Lim, Kwan Soo Byun, Yeon Seok Seo
Clin Mol Hepatol 2021;27(3):463-473.
Published online February 15, 2021
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Background/Aims
Useful biomarkers for metabolic syndrome have been insufficient. We investigated the performance of serum milk fat globule-EGF factor-8 (MFG-E8), the key mediator of inflammatory pathway, in diagnosis of metabolic syndrome.
Methods
Subjects aged between 30 and 64 years were prospectively enrolled in the Seoul Metabolic Syndrome cohort. Serum MFG-E8 levels were measured at baseline.
Results
A total of 556 subjects were included, comprising 279 women (50.2%) and 277 men (49.8%). Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed in 236 subjects (42.4%), and the mean MFG-E8 level of subjects with metabolic syndrome was significantly higher than that of subjects without metabolic syndrome (P<0.001). MFG-E8 level was significantly correlated with all metabolic syndrome components and pulse wave velocity (all P<0.05). Subjects were categorized into two groups according to the best MFG-E8 cut-off value as follows: group 1, MFG-E8 level <4,745.1 pg/mL (n=401, 72.1%); and group 2, MFG-E8 level ≥4,745.1 (n=155, 27.9%). At baseline, metabolic syndrome in group 2 was significantly more prevalent than in group 1 (63.9% vs. 34.2%, P<0.001). During median follow-up of 17 months, metabolic syndrome developed in 122 (38.1%) subjects among 320 subjects without it at baseline. The incidence of metabolic syndrome in group 2 was significantly higher than that in group 1 (55.4% vs. 34.5%, P=0.003). On multivariate analysis, MFG-E8 level ≥4,745.1 pg/mL was an independent predictor for diagnosis and development of metabolic syndrome after adjusting other factors (all P<0.05).
Conclusions
Serum MFG-E8 level is a potent biomarker for the screening and prediction of metabolic syndrome.

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Serum Wisteria floribunda agglutinin-positive human Mac-2 binding protein level predicts recurrence of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma after curative resection
Hye Soo Kim, Seung Up Kim, Beom Kyung Kim, Jun Yong Park, Do Young Kim, Sang Hoon Ahn, Kwang-Hyub Han, Young Nyun Park, Dai Hoon Han, Kyung Sik Kim, Jin Sub Choi, Gi Hong Choi, Hyon-Suk Kim
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Background/Aims
To investigate whether serum Wisteria floribunda agglutinin-positive human Mac-2-binding protein (WFA+-M2BP) can predict the recurrence of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after curative resection.
Methods
Patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) who underwent curative resection for HCC between 2004 and 2015 were eligible for the study. Recurrence was sub-classified as early (<2 years) or late (≥2 years).
Results
A total of 170 patients with CHB were selected. During the follow-up period (median, 22.6 months), 64 (37.6%) patients developed recurrence. In multivariate analyses, WFA+-M2BP level was an independent predictor of overall (hazard ratio [HR]=1.490), early (HR=1.667), and late recurrence (HR=1.416), together with male sex, des-gamma carboxyprothrombin level, maximal tumor size, portal vein invasion, and satellite nodules (all P<0.05). However, WFA+- M2BP level was not predictive of grade B-C posthepatectomy liver failure. The cutoff value that maximized the sum of sensitivity (30.2%) and specificity (90.6%) was 2.14 (area under receiver operating characteristic curve=0.632, P=0.010). Patients with a WFA+-M2BP level >2.14 experienced recurrence more frequently than those with a WFA+-M2BP level ≤2.14 (P=0.011 by log-rank test), and had poorer postoperative outcomes than those with a WFA+-M2BP level ≤2.14 in terms of overall recurrence (56.0 vs. 34.5%, P=0.047) and early recurrence (52.0 vs. 20.7%, P=0.001).
Conclusions
WFA+-M2BP level is an independent predictive factor of HBV-related HCC recurrence after curative resection. Further studies should investigate incorporation of WFA+-M2BP level into tailored postoperative surveillance strategies for patients with CHB.

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Viral hepatitis

Direct-acting antivirals-based therapy decreases hepatic fibrosis serum biomarker microfibrillar-associated protein 4 in hepatitis C patients
Christian Mölleken, Maike Ahrens, Anders Schlosser, Julia Dietz, Martin Eisenacher, Helmut E. Meyer, Wolff Schmiegel, Uffe Holmskov, Christoph Sarrazin, Grith Lykke Sorensen, Barbara Sitek, Thilo Bracht
Clin Mol Hepatol 2019;25(1):42-51.
Published online November 19, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2018.0029
Background/Aims
An estimated 80 million people worldwide are infected with viremic hepatitis C virus (HCV). Even after eradication of HCV with direct acting antivirals (DAAs), hepatic fibrosis remains a risk factor for hepatocarcinogenesis. Recently, we confirmed the applicability of microfibrillar-associated protein 4 (MFAP4) as a serum biomarker for the assessment of hepatic fibrosis. The aim of the present study was to assess the usefulness of MFAP4 as a biomarker of liver fibrosis after HCV eliminating therapy with DAAs.
Methods
MFAP4 was measured using an immunoassay in 50 hepatitis C patients at baseline (BL), the end-of-therapy (EoT), and the 12-week follow-up visit (FU). Changes in MFAP4 from BL to FU and their association with laboratory parameters including alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), platelets, the AST to platelet ratio index (APRI), fibrosis-4 score (FIB-4), and albumin were analyzed.
Results
MFAP4 serum levels were representative of the severity of hepatic fibrosis at BL and correlated well with laboratory parameters, especially APRI (Spearman correlation, R²=0.80). Laboratory parameters decreased significantly from BL to EoT. MFAP4 serum levels were found to decrease from BL and EoT to FU with high statistical significance (Wilcoxon P<0.001 for both).
Conclusions
Our findings indicate that viral eradication resulted in reduced MFAP4 serum levels, presumably representing a decrease in hepatic fibrogenesis or fibrosis. Hence, MFAP4 may be a useful tool for risk assessment in hepatitis C patients with advanced fibrosis after eradication of the virus.

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Hepatic neoplasm

Liver transplantation for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma
Hae Won Lee, Kyung-Suk Suh
Clin Mol Hepatol 2016;22(3):309-318.
Published online September 25, 2016
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There has been ongoing debate that the Milan criteria may be too strict that a significant number of patients who could benefit from liver transplantation (LT) might have been excluded. Based on this idea, various studies have been conducted to further expand the Milan criteria and give more HCC patients a chance of cure. In deceased donor LT (DDLT) setting, expansion of the criteria is relatively tempered because the results of LT for HCC should be comparable to those of patients with non-malignant indications. On the other hand, in living donor LT (LDLT) situation, liver grafts are not public resources. The acceptable target outcomes for LDLT might be much lower than those for DDLT. Patients with biologically favorable tumors might have excellent survivals after LT despite morphological advanced HCCs. Therefore, the significance and utility of biological tumor parameters for selecting suitable LT candidates have been increased to predict HCC recurrence after LT. Although there is no consensus regarding the use of prognostic biomarkers in LT selection criteria for HCC, the combination of conventional morphological parameters and new promising biomarkers could help us refine and expand the LT criteria for HCC in the near future.

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Original Article

Hepatic neoplasm

Glypican-3 level assessed by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay is inferior to alpha-fetoprotein level for hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis
Yejoo Jeon, Eun Sun Jang, Yun Suk Choi, Jin-Wook Kim, Sook-Hyang Jeong
Clin Mol Hepatol 2016;22(3):359-365.
Published online September 25, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3350/cmh.2016.0033
Background/Aims
Glypican-3 (GPC3) protein is highly expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tissue. It has been suggested as a diagnostic biomarker, but its inconsistent performance means that it requires further assessment. We therefore investigated the diagnostic value of the plasma GPC3 level compared to the alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level as a diagnostic biomarker of HCC.
Methods
We enrolled 157 consecutive patients with newly diagnosed HCC and 156 patients with liver cirrhosis (LC) as the control group. GPC3 plasma levels were measured using two commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs, named as Assay 1 and 2), and AFP levels were measured using an enzyme-linked chemiluminescent immunoassay. The diagnostic accuracy was analyzed using the receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve.
Results
Plasma GPC3 levels in HCC patients were very low (0–3.09 ng/mL) in Assay 1, while only 3 of the 157 patients (1.9%) showed detectable GPC3 levels in Assay 2. The median GPC3 level was not significantly elevated in the HCC group (0.80 ng/mL) compared with the LC group (0.60 ng/mL). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) for GPC3 was 0.559 in Assay 1. In contrast, the median AFP level was significantly higher in HCC (27.72 ng/mL) than in LC (4.74 ng/mL), with an AUC of 0.729.
Conclusions
The plasma level of GPC3 is a poor diagnostic marker for HCC, being far inferior to AFP. The development of a consistent detection system for the blood level of GPC3 is warranted.

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