Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Versus Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors Following Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from a Target Trial Emulation Study
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Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Versus Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors Following Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from a Target Trial Emulation Study

Postoperative GLP-1RA initiation after liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in type 2 diabetes patients is associated with improved recurrence-free and overall survival compared to DPP-4 inhibitors, indicating potential incremental benefits of GLP-1RAs in this setting.
Perioperative Nivolumab Combined with Irreversible Electroporation Shows Antitumoral Effect in High-Risk BCLC A Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Results from the NIVOLEP Phase 2 Trial
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Perioperative Nivolumab Combined with Irreversible Electroporation Shows Antitumoral Effect in High-Risk BCLC A Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Results from the NIVOLEP Phase 2 Trial

The NIVOLEP phase 2 trial demonstrates that perioperative nivolumab (neoadjuvant and adjuvant) combined with irreversible electroporation achieves 70.6% one-year local recurrence-free survival in BCLC A HCC patients with high recurrence risk. Pathological response correlated with immune activation pathways, suggesting synergistic effects between immunotherapy and ablation.
Balancing the Scales: The FYN/LCK Kinase Switch Rescues Progenitor T Cells to Overcome Immunotherapy Resistance in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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Balancing the Scales: The FYN/LCK Kinase Switch Rescues Progenitor T Cells to Overcome Immunotherapy Resistance in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

A breakthrough study reveals that the balance between FYN and LCK kinases acts as a metabolic switch in hepatocellular carcinoma. By modulating this axis through low-dose LCK inhibition, researchers successfully preserved T-cell stemness and mitochondrial health, significantly enhancing the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade.