Boubrik F, Belmouden A, Kadmiri NE. Potential Non-invasive Biomarkers of Helicobacter pylori-Associated Gastric Cancer.
J Gastrointest Cancer 2021;
53:1113-1120. [PMID:
34767179 DOI:
10.1007/s12029-021-00734-7]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Gastric cancer (GC) remains the fifth most common incident cancer with the highest incidence in East Asian countries and the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide. The causal association between non-cardia GC and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has been firmly documented by clinical and epidemiological studies. According to the guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori infection, eradication therapy is strongly recommended. Early detection of GC is critical and can save lives through rapid technological advancement. At present, endoscopy remains the most efficient technique. However, it is invasive and costs highly.
METHODS
An extensive bibliographic search was performed via PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and EBSCO host databases to select studies conducted within the past 8 years. Forty-six relevant analyses were encompassed in this review.
RESULTS
Several non-invasive candidate biomarkers associated with H. pylori, divided into virulence markers, transcriptome markers, genomic markers, and inflammatory markers, have been shown to be potential predictors of GC at an early stage.
CONCLUSION
The discovery of non-invasive biomarkers offers new perspectives for screening, early detection, and monitoring of individuals at risk.
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