Molecular pathogenesis and emerging targets of gastric adenocarcinoma

J Surg Oncol. 2022 Jun;125(7):1079-1095. doi: 10.1002/jso.26874.

Abstract

Gastric adenocarcinoma (GC) is a devastating disease and is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. This heterogeneous disease has several different classification systems that consider histological appearance and genomic alterations. Understanding the etiology of GC, including infection, hereditary conditions, and environmental factors, is of particular importance and is discussed in this review. To improve survival in GC, we also must improve our therapeutic strategies. Here, we discuss new targets that warrant further exploration.

Keywords: Her2; angiogenesis; gastric cancer; immunotherapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma* / genetics
  • Adenocarcinoma* / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma* / therapy
  • Genomics
  • Humans
  • Stomach Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Stomach Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Stomach Neoplasms* / therapy