Review & Monography

The metabolomics research progress of exploring biomarkers for colorectal cancer*

  • WANG Hua-guang ,
  • LONG Jiang ,
  • ZHANG Ying ,
  • DING Xian ,
  • ZHANG Jing-hui ,
  • LIU Xin-juan ,
  • AN Zhuo-ling ,
  • HAO Jian-yu
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  • 1. Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China;
    2. Beijing Minimally Invasive Oncology Medical Center of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 101121, China;
    3. Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China

Received date: 2024-03-11

  Online published: 2025-01-07

Abstract

Metabolomics, as a branch of systems biology, utilizes high-throughput omics technology to investigate metabolite changes within organisms, which enable us to explore the relationship between such alterations and disease etiology or evolution, thereby providing novel research insights for identifying relevant biomarkers and screening of diseases. In recent years, metabolomics has been widely used in the field of cancer research. At the same time, the changes of metabolic pathways can be deeply discussed by using the network shared database. Given that colorectal cancer ranks as the second most prevalent malignant tumor in China, it is crucial to search for clinically valuable tumor markers. This article will highlight the progress of recent five-year metabolomics studies in different matrices to identify potential biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer(CRC), so as to provide references for early screening of CRC.

Cite this article

WANG Hua-guang , LONG Jiang , ZHANG Ying , DING Xian , ZHANG Jing-hui , LIU Xin-juan , AN Zhuo-ling , HAO Jian-yu . The metabolomics research progress of exploring biomarkers for colorectal cancer*[J]. Chinese Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis, 2024 , 44(11) : 1827 -1841 . DOI: 10.16155/j.0254-1793.2024-0158

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