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This study will evaluate the usefulness of plasma proteasome levels as a tumor marker of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by studying their variation following curative treatment of HCC. The hypothesis of the study is that plasma proteasome levels will decrease following curative treatment, and that proteasome levels could be used as a marker to detect early recurrence.
HCC occurs in the vast majority of cases in the context of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is considered a pre-cancerous state, which justifies systematic screening for HCC. Screening currently relies on measurement of alpha-foetoprotein (AFP) levels and ultrasound scans every 4 to 6 months. However, AFP has poor sensitivity as a marker for HCC. We have recently shown that plasma proteasome levels have a higher sensitivity than HCC for detecting HCC in cirrhotic patients, particularly when the tumors are small and can still benefit from curative treatment. The hypothesis of the study is that plasma proteasome levels will decrease following curative treatment, and that proteasome levels could be used as a marker to detect early recurrence. The goal of this study is to determine whether plasma proteasome levels in cirrhotic patients with HCC decrease following curative treatment (radiofrequency, surgical resection, liver transplantation). Plasma proteasome levels will be measured before treatment and 3 months after treatment, then subsequently at 3 month intervals over one year following treatment. The variation of proteasome levels will be compared to AFP levels. The sensitivity of proteasome as a marker to detect tumor recurrence will be evaluated, and compared to AFP.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood test | No Intervention | Blood test :carcinoma in cirrhotic patients |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood test | Biological | Blood test |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Variation of plasma proteasome | Variation of plasma proteasome levels before curative treatment of HCC and 3 months afterwards | 3 months afterwards |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Variation of plasma proteasome | Variation of plasma proteasome levels 6, 9 and 12 months following curative treatment for HCC, comparison with AFP levels and results from imaging studies | 6, 9 and 12 months |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Natalie Funakoshi | University Hospital, Montpellier | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| UH Montpellier | Montpellier | 34295 | France |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 19201777 | Background | Henry L, Lavabre-Bertrand T, Vercambre L, Ramos J, Carillo S, Guiraud I, Pouderoux P, Bismuth M, Valats JC, Demattei C, Duny Y, Chaze I, Funakoshi N, Bureau JP, Daures JP, Blanc P. Plasma proteasome level is a reliable early marker of malignant transformation of liver cirrhosis. Gut. 2009 Jun;58(6):833-8. doi: 10.1136/gut.2008.157016. Epub 2009 Feb 6. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006528 | Carcinoma, Hepatocellular |
| D005355 | Fibrosis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000230 | Adenocarcinoma |
| D002277 | Carcinoma |
| D009375 | Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial |
| D009370 | Neoplasms by Histologic Type |
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| ID | Term |
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| D006403 | Hematologic Tests |
| ID | Term |
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| D019411 | Clinical Laboratory Techniques |
| D019937 | Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures |
| D003933 | Diagnosis |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
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| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D008113 | Liver Neoplasms |
| D004067 | Digestive System Neoplasms |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D008107 | Liver Diseases |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |