An evaluation of known predictive biomarkers for gastric cancer
- Matilde Callegarin 1, Valentina Angerilli 2,3, Jessica Gasparello 1, Matteo Fassan 1,4
- 1Department of Medicine (DIMED), Surgical Pathology Unit, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
- 2Surgical Pathology Unit, ULSS2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso, Italy.
- 3Department of Pathology, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
- 4Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV - IRCCS, Padua, Italy.
- 0Department of Medicine (DIMED), Surgical Pathology Unit, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This review analyzes predictive biomarkers for advanced gastric cancer (GC). Identifying these biomarkers is crucial for guiding targeted therapies and improving patient prognosis in this challenging malignancy.
Area Of Science
- Oncology
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Gastroenterology
Background
- Gastric cancer (GC) is a leading cause of cancer death globally, often diagnosed at advanced stages.
- Targeted therapies are vital for advanced GC, necessitating accurate predictive biomarker assessment for treatment eligibility.
Purpose Of The Study
- To review established and emerging predictive biomarkers for gastric cancer.
- To highlight the role of these biomarkers in guiding targeted therapy selection.
Main Methods
- Comprehensive literature review of predictive biomarkers in gastric cancer.
- Analysis of current clinical practice and emerging biomarkers.
Main Results
- Established biomarkers include HER2, PD-L1, and MMR/MSI status; CLDN18.2 is a recent addition.
- Novel biomarkers under investigation include FGFR2b, EBV, MET, EGFR, and VEGF/VEGFR.
Conclusions
- Targeted therapies are transforming advanced GC treatment, but challenges like tissue heterogeneity and biomarker overlap persist.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential to overcome these challenges and optimize therapeutic strategies.
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