Molecular therapies in hepatocellular carcinoma: what can we target?

Dig Dis Sci. 2014 Aug;59(8):1688-97. doi: 10.1007/s10620-014-3058-x. Epub 2014 Feb 27.

Abstract

Numerous signaling pathways, such as Ras/Raf/MAPK, have been implicated in hepatic carcinogenesis. There are at least 35 combination therapy studies for advanced stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ongoing, and numerous reagents are being tested targeting novel signaling cascades. The management of HCC has changed substantially in recent times, and the successful development of sorafenib has prompted further expansion on molecular targeted therapies to potentially inhibit different pathways in hepatocarcinogenesis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • MAP Kinase Signaling System
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy*
  • Neoplastic Stem Cells*
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents