Review
Biological mechanism and value of PIVKA-Ⅱ in the diagnosis and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
Ma Zheping, Shan Yuying, Zhou Yeming, Lu Caide
Published 2021-04-28
Cite as Chin J Hepatobiliary Surg, 2021, 27(4): 309-313. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn113884-20200513-00264
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma is a common malignancy of digestive system. Tumor markers are important for the early diagnosis and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma. Protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-Ⅱ (PIVKA-Ⅱ) is of high specificity and sensitivity in hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis. In addition, previous studies suggested that PIVKA-Ⅱ played a role in proliferation, invasion and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma and could be used for prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma. This article reviewed the recent advances in the underlying biological mechanism of PIVKA-Ⅱ in hepatocellular carcinoma and concluded the value of PIVKA-Ⅱ in hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis and prognosis.
Key words:
Carcinoma, hepatocellular; Tumor markers; Protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-Ⅱ; Diagnosis; Prognosis
Contributor Information
Ma Zheping
Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, Zhejiang Province, China
Shan Yuying
Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, Zhejiang Province, China
Zhou Yeming
Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, Zhejiang Province, China
Lu Caide
Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, Zhejiang Province, China