Journal of Practical Hepatology ›› 2024, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (6): 953-956.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-5069.2024.06.039

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Abnormal expressions of Krüppel-like factors in progression of hepatocellular carcinoma

Wang Lingling, Yao Min, Yao Dengfu   

  1. Department of Immunology, Research Center of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Received:2023-10-19 Online:2024-11-10 Published:2024-11-07

Abstract: The mechanisms of hepatocarcinogenesis have not been fully elucidated. Krüppel-like factors (KLFs), the largest family of zinc finger protein (ZFP) transcription factors in humans, have recently been found to play a promoting or inhibiting role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression. Basic and clinical studies have shown that part of KLFs might be used as molecular markers for diagnosis and for predicting prognosis of patients with HCC. It is also possible as a molecular targets for gene therapy. This article reviews the tissue distribution, expressing features and clinical application of HCC-related KLFs.

Key words: Hepatocellular carcinoma, Krüppel-like factors, Diagnosis, Molecular target