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A Three-Dimensional Spheroid Model to Investigate the Tumor-Stromal Interaction in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Published on: September 30, 2021
Environmental exposures and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma
Divya Rayapati1, Katherine A McGlynn2, John D Groopman3
1Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Abstract:
The global epidemiology of HCC is shifting due to changes in both established and emerging risk factors. This transformation is marked by an emerging prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and type 2 diabetes, alongside traditional risks such as viral hepatitis (HBV and HCV), and exposure to chemical agents like aflatoxin, alcohol, tobacco, and air pollution. This review examines how environmental exposures and evolving liver pathology, exacerbated by lifestyle and metabolic conditions, are contributing to the rising worldwide incidence of HCC. Effective prevention strategies must not only address traditional risk factors through vaccination and therapeutic measures but also confront metabolic and socioeconomic disparities through comprehensive public health efforts. As the burden of liver cancer continues to grow, particularly in resource-limited settings, an expansive and inclusive approach is vital for mitigating its impact across diverse populations.
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