Journal of Practical Oncology ›› 2022, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (3): 239-244.doi: 10.11904/j.issn.1002-3070.2022.03.008

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Research progress in molecular mechanism of liver cancer comorbid and depression

TANG Rubing1, WANG Qi2,3, YOU Xuemei1,3   

  1. 1. Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery,The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University,Nanning 530021,China;
    2. Department of Experimental Research,The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University;3.Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor(Guangxi Medical University),Ministry of Education
  • Received:2021-08-25 Revised:2021-09-23 Online:2022-06-28 Published:2022-06-28

Abstract: The incidence of comorbid depression in patients with liver cancer is extremely high.The depression is an adverse factor affecting the prognosis of liver cancer patients.Understanding the molecular mechanism of liver cancer comorbid and depression is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.Therefore,this paper reviews the pathogenesis involved in both as a starting point and combines the existing research results from autonomic dysfunction,hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal(HPA)axis dysfunction,inflammatory cytokines imbalance,abnormal regulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT)system,imbalance of intestinal flora,and oxidative stress are reviewed.

Key words: Liver cancer, Depression, Comorbidities, Molecular mechanism

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