Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology

Development of a streamlined NGS-based TCGA classification scheme for gastric cancer and its implications for personalized therapy
Guo P, Yang Y, Wang L, Zhang Y, Zhang B, Cai J, de Melo FF, Strickland MR, Huang M and Liu B
The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) has identified four distinct molecular subtypes of gastric cancer (GC) with prognostic significance: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive, microsatellite instability (MSI)-high, genomically stable (GS), and chromosomal instability (CIN). Unfortunately, the complex analysis required for TCGA classification limits its practical use in clinical settings. Our study sought to devise a next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based method to classify GC more efficiently, serving as a promising biomarker for prognosis and immunotherapy efficacy.
Identification of as a potential therapeutic target via a novel cuproptosis-related gene signature for the prediction of liver cancer prognosis
Xia C, Chen Y, Zhu Y, Chen D, Sun H, Shen T, Shelat VG, Mavroeidis VK, Levi Sandri GB, Wang Z and Zhu H
The prognosis for liver cancer (LC) is dismal. Researchers recently discovered cuproptosis, a novel form of controlled cell death whose expression in LC and prognosis are unclear. This study reveals a gene signature to predict LC prognosis.
Hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the stomach: discrimination from conventional gastric adenocarcinoma with a computed tomography-based radiomics nomogram
Gu X, Rong J, Zhu L, Dai Z, Ren S, Chen J, Yin B and Wang Z
Previous studies found it difficult to differentiate hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the stomach (HAS) from conventional gastric adenocarcinoma (CGA). We aimed to assess the efficacy of a computed tomography (CT)-based radiomics nomogram in identifying HAS.
Rare germline chromosome 1 duplication identified in young male with colon cancer: a case report investigating causality
Byrjalsen A, Garcia SL, Borgwardt L, Wadt K, Gerdes AM and van Overeem Hansen T
The occurrence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing among young adults, but the etiology is still largely unknown. In addition to germline monogenetic variants also polygenic risk scores (PRS) have been proven to correctly estimate the risk of CRC.
Clinical characteristics, survival and prognostic nomogram for patients with esophageal mucinous adenocarcinoma: a SEER population-based analysis
Liu Z, Yuan Y, Cao X, Ma M and Han B
Esophageal mucinous adenocarcinoma (MAC) is a rare adenocarcinoma (AC) subtype. Limited research exists on its incidence, survival rates, and treatment responses. This study utilized the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database to compare the clinical characteristics and prognoses of patients with esophageal MAC, AC, and signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRC), and developed nomograms to predict outcomes.
The role of negative hyperselection in metastatic colorectal cancer
Ji J and Fakih M
Construction of diagnostic models with machine-learning algorithms for colorectal cancer based on clinical laboratory parameters
Si D, Shu Y, Jiang H, Lin X, Yuan Q, Deng S, Luo W, Lin Y, Wang J, Zhan C, Shaukat A, Ambe PC, Niu S and Luo Z
Colonoscopy remains the predominant diagnostic modality for colorectal cancer (CRC), as the diagnostic performance of tumor markers in alone, particularly in the early stages of the disease, is limited. This study sought to develop a diagnostic model for CRC that integrated various laboratory parameters.
Evaluating the mitochondrial structure and gene expression profile of regenerated liver tissues in mice after 85% partial hepatectomy
Shi Y, Lei Y, Zhao Y, Zhang S, Xu H, Huo L, Liu W and Liu Q
Partial hepatectomy (PH) is the primary method used for treating liver injury and transplantation. The regeneration process after hepatectomy requires an adequate energy supply, and mitochondria serve as the primary source of energy. Alterations in genes related to the respiratory chain complex may impact the liver regeneration process. The aim of this study was the changes in mitochondrial structure and mitochondrial function in 85% PH.
Poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma patients-how, why, and what?
Shelat VG
DNA-dependent protein kinase inhibitor as a sensitizer of radiotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer
Kagawa Y, Watanabe J and Ando K
Application of integrin subunit genes in pancreatic cancer and the construction of a prognosis model
Ye Q, Zhou T, Liu X, Chen D, Yang B, Yu T and Tan J
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD) is a highly aggressive malignant tumor with a poor prognosis. Integrin subunit genes (ITGs) serve as biomarkers for various types of cancers; however, to date, no prognostic research has been conducted on the ITGs in PAAD. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the role of ITGs in PAAD prognosis.
Machine learning-based analysis identifies a 13-gene prognostic signature to improve the clinical outcomes of colorectal cancer
Xun D, Li X, Huang L, Zhao Y, Chen J and Qi X
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common intestinal malignancy worldwide, posing a serious threat to public health. Due to its high heterogeneity, prognosis and drug response of different CRC patients vary widely, limiting the effectiveness of traditional treatment. Therefore, this study aims to construct a novel CRC prognostic signature using machine learning algorithms to assist in making informed clinical decisions and improving treatment outcomes.
Plasma levels of progranulin, a tumorigenic protein, are persistently elevated during the first month after minimally invasive colorectal cancer resection
Shantha Kumara H, Hedjar Y, Mitra N, Miyagaki H, Yan X, Cekic V and Whelan RL
Progranulin (PGRN), also identified as Precursor cell-derived growth factor (PCDGF), is a glycoprotein that is expressed and released ubiquitously. PGRN is plays a crucial role in regulating cell proliferation, differentiation, and pathological pathways. PGRN overexpression has been noted in many cancers and plays an important role in wound healing. Surgery's impact on PGRN levels is unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the levels of plasma PGRN before during the first month after minimally invasive colorectal resection (MICR) for colorectal cancer (CRC) resection.
Nomogram-based prognostic stratification for patients with large hepatocellular carcinoma: a population study of SEER database and a Chinese cohort
Ji K, Zhu H, Zhang C, Ai J, Jing L, Zhao T, Tao H, Chen F and Wu W
Large hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with a diameter ≥5 cm remains a significant challenge of poor survival and raises the need for prognosis evaluation. This study aimed to develop and validate a nomogram-based prognostic stratification to assess overall survival (OS) of patients with large HCC.
Is the transverse colon the new right?-similarities in EGFR drug response and prognosis
Cameselle-García S and Fernández Montes A
Negative hyperselection beyond RAS: is a key tool for choosing the optimal maintenance treatment in metastatic colorectal cancer?
Pericay C and Fernández-Plana J
Complete response and long-term survival after short-course camrelizumab plus apatinib, hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy, and transarterial chemoembolization in large and advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report
Qiao JH, Wang Y, Fu CX, Yang JD, Takemura N and Zheng WH
In China, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and systemic therapy are the primary treatment for patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) is more effective than TACE in treating large HCC (largest diameter ≥7 cm) without macrovascular invasion or extrahepatic spread. Additionally, HAIC in combination with camrelizumab and apatinib has shown promising efficacy and safety in the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer stage C (BCLC-C) HCC. The efficacy and safety of the modality of HAIC followed by TACE combined with camrelizumab and apatinib for the treatment of large HCC remains unknown. We present the first case of long-term survival after short-course HAIC followed by TACE combined with camrelizumab and apatinib in large HCC.
Magnetic resonance imaging-based radiomics in predicting the expression of Ki-67, p53, and epidermal growth factor receptor in rectal cancer
Li Q, Liu J, Li W, Qiu M, Zhuo X, You Q, Qiu S, Lin Q and Liu Y
The preoperative evaluation of the expression levels of Ki-67, p53, and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of rectal cancer is necessary to facilitate individualized therapy. This study aimed to develop and validate radiomics models for the evaluation of the expression levels of Ki-67, p53, and EGFR of rectal cancer from preoperative MRI.
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) activation through gut microbiota modulation as a novel therapeutic approach against anastomotic leak after colorectal cancer surgery
Núñez-Sánchez MÁ, Martínez-Sánchez MA and Ramos-Molina B
Characterizing PANoptosis gene signature in prognosis and chemosensitivity of colorectal cancer
Zhao T, Zhang X, Liu X, Jiang X, Chen S, Li H, Ji H, Wang S, Liang Q, Ni S, Du M and Liu L
PANoptosis is a cell death pathway involved in pyroptosis, apoptosis and necrosis, and plays a key role in the development of malignant tumors. However, the molecular signature of PANoptosis in colorectal cancer (CRC) prognosis has not been thoroughly explored. The present study aimed to develop a novel prognostic model based on PANoptosis-related genes in CRC.
Trans-arterial chemo-emobilization (TACE) combined with laparoscopic portal vein ligation and terminal branches portal vein embolization for hepatocellular carcinoma: a novel conversion strategy
Yan Q, Wang FJ, He JW, Hu JY, Lai ECH and Chen HW
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is currently one of the most common malignant tumors with the highest mortality rates in the world. Most patients with HCC have lost the opportunity for surgery at the time of initial diagnosis. This study aims to introduce a new conversion strategy: trans-arterial chemo-emobilization (TACE) combined with laparoscopic portal vein ligation (PVL) and terminal branches portal vein embolization (PVE).