1.Discrimination Models for Helicobacter Pylori Infection by Multi-Serological Line Assay in Chinese Population
Li ZHANG ; Jingying ZHANG ; Tong ZHOU ; Wenqing LI ; Weicheng YOU ; Kaifeng PAN ; Yang ZHANG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(3):201-207
Objective To screen specific antibodies to Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)in serum,and establish antibody panels and discrimination models for different infection status,which are non-invasive and suitable for gastric cancer screening in Chinese population.Methods A total of 300 subjects with different H.pylori statuses were enrolled depending on an endoscopy screening cohort in a high-risk area of gastric cancer,including current,past,and negative infections.The recomLine Helicobacter IgG 2.0 immunoblotting assay was used to analyze and screen 10 H.pylori specific antibodies in serum samples.Results A total of nine antibody reactivity against CagA,VacA,GroEL,FliD,HpaA,gGT,HtrA,NapA,and CtkA showed significant differences among different H.pylori infection status groups(all P<0.05).A panel comprising the nine antibodies distinguished exposure subjects to H.pylori(current and past infections)from negatives,with an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.935(95%CI:0.907-0.963).The combination of four antibodies(CagA,GroEL,FliD,and gGT)may help to discriminate current and past infection subjects,with an AUC of 0.927(95%CI:0.891-0.964).Conclusion The antibody panels and discriminant models for H.pylori infection status established in the present study may provide a potential and non-invasive screening method for the development of precise gastric cancer prevention strategies.
2.Guidelines for Medical Examination for Cancer in Health Examination Agency(2025 Edition)
Wanqing CHEN ; Zhijian XU ; Qiang ZENG ; Ni LI ; Wei CAO ; Kexin CHEN ; Feng SUN ; Yuping LIU ; Yutong HE ; Peng WANG ; Shiqi TANG ; Qun ZHANG ; Kaifeng PAN ; Jie HE
China Cancer 2025;34(9):667-697
Cancer incidence in China has been rising steadily,with a particularly heavy burden from several high-prevalence malignancies.Medical examination for cancer plays a critical role in the early detection of cancer,precancerous lesions,and precursor conditions,thereby facilitating timely diagnosis and intervention.Such examination also addresses the growing demand for person-alized cancer screening services among diverse population groups.The development of evidence-based,context-specific cancer screening guidelines is essential to enhance the standardization,quality,and equity of preventive screening practices across the country,ultimately improving out-comes in early cancer detection and treatment.Guided by the Department of Medical Emergency Response of the National Health Commission,the Guidelines for Medical Examination for Cancer in Health Examination Agency(2025 Edition)were developed under the leadership of the National Cancer Center.A multidisciplinary panel of experts formulated the guidelines in accordance with the principles and methodology of the World Health Organization Handbook for Guideline Deve-lopment.The guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations on key clinical domains:target cancers and populations,overall screening workflow,screening protocols,diagnostic technolo-gies,result interpretation,follow-up procedures,and quality control.The primary objective is to standardize cancer screening practices in health examination agency and strengthen China's ca-pacity for prevention and control of high-burden cancers.
3.Expert consensus on liquid biopsy-based multi-cancer early detection(2025 edition)
Chen WANQING ; Chen KEXIN ; He YUTONG ; Jia WEIHUA ; Liu ZHIHUA ; Ma HONGXIA ; Miao XIAOPING ; Pan KAIFENG ; Wu CHEN ; Xia CHANGFA ; Xing JINLIANG ; Xu YONGJIE
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2025;52(14):727-742
Cancer stands as a significant global public health challenge,and cancer screening serves as a pivotal strategy for reducing its mortality.Presently,only a limited number of cancer types have appropriate screening methods available.Traditional single-cancer screen-ing approaches are fraught with limitations,including invasiveness,low accuracy,and poor patient compliance.Multi-cancer early detection(MCED)leveraging liquid biopsy technology enables non-invasive and efficient early detection of multiple cancers by analyzing biomarkers such as cell-free DNA,cell-free RNA,proteins,and metabolites in blood and other bodily fluids.This innovative approach substantially broadens the spectrum of detectable cancers and enhances population coverage,showcasing immense potential for improving existing can-cer screening strategies.This expert consensus comprehensively reviews the progress of liquid biopsy-based MCED,biomarker selection and detection technologies,the criteria for cancer type selection,research design and clinical utility evaluation,as well as implementation path-ways.The overarching goal of this consensus is to offer scientific guidance for further research and the widespread adoption of MCED,thereby facilitating the continuous optimization of cancer screening strategies.
4.Tissue and plasma proteomic signatures associated with the risk of gastric cancer
Lanxin YANG ; Kaosaier AINIWAER ; Xue LI ; Hengmin XU ; Tong ZHOU ; Yang ZHANG ; Jingying ZHANG ; Weicheng YOU ; Kaifeng PAN ; Wenqing LI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(3):302-308
Objective:To identify proteins associated with the risk of gastric cancer (GC) and build a protein risk score for risk prediction of GC based on proteomic analysis.Methods:Gastric mucosal proteomics data were used to construct Dataset One, comprising 94 GC cases and 230 individuals with different stages of gastric mucosal lesions. The GC cases were recruited from the National Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Early Detection (UGCED) Program in Linqu, Shandong Province, as well as clinical patients from the Fifth Medical Center, General Hospital of PLA, and Peking University Cancer Hospital. Non-cancer individuals were enrolled from the National UGCED Program in Linqu and community screening programs at the Dongfang Hospital. All participants were pathologically confirmed. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to identify gastric mucosal proteins significantly associated with GC risk. Subsequently, plasma proteomics data from the UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project (UKB-PPP) were used to construct Dataset Two, including 40 baseline GC cases and 47 933 non-cancer individuals, and Dataset Three, comprising 138 incident GC cases and 47 933 non-cancer individuals during a prospective follow-up period. In Dataset Two, multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess associations between plasma protein levels and baseline GC risk. In Dataset Three, multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to examine associations with the risk of incident GC. A poly-protein risk score (PRS) was developed using a weighted summation method based on protein effect sizes from Dataset Two. Its associations with GC risk and the progression of gastric mucosal lesions were evaluated using linear regression trend tests.Results:A total of 324, 47 973 and 48 071 participants were included in Datasets One, Two, and Three, respectively. Across the three datasets, the proportions of males and individuals aged>60 years were higher in the GC group than in the non-GC group (all P values<0.05). The follow-up period in Dataset Three had a M ( P 25, P 75) of 14.47 (13.7, 15.2) years, with a median of 7.4 (4.6, 11.3) years for those who progressed to GC. Based on Dataset One, 2 524 tissue-differential proteins associated with GC risk were identified through multivariate logistic regression analysis adjusted for age and sex. Among these, seven proteins were consistently associated with GC risk across tissue and plasma levels in Datasets Two and Three, with consistent directions of association. Five proteins (MRC1, APOL1, BST2, PON2, and GGH) were positively associated with GC risk, while two (GSN and CLEC3B) were negatively associated. Analysis of the PRS based on these seven proteins showed that for each standard deviation increase in the tissue-derived PRS, the risk of GC increased by 6.26 times (95% CI: 4.02-9.75). In Dataset Two, each standard deviation increase in the plasma-derived PRS was associated with a 2.13-fold increase in GC risk (95% CI: 1.68-2.69). In the prospective cohort of Dataset Three, individuals in the high PRS group had a 2.27-fold higher risk of GC compared to the low PRS group (95% CI: 1.50-3.45). Moreover, each standard deviation increase in the plasma PRS was associated with a 57% higher risk of GC ( HR=1.57, 95% CI: 1.34-1.84). Additionally, the tissue-derived PRS showed an increasing trend with the progression of gastric mucosal lesions. Conclusion:The tissue and plasma proteomics identified seven individual proteins that may indicate the risk of developing gastric cancer, showing the potential as biomarkers for aiding in the screening of gastric cancer.
5.Expert consensus on liquid biopsy-based multi-cancer early detection (2025 edition)
Wanqing CHEN ; Kexin CHEN ; Yutong HE ; Weihua JIA ; Zhihua LIU ; Hongxia MA ; Xiaoping MIAO ; Kaifeng PAN ; Chen WU ; Changfa XIA ; Jinliang XING ; Yongjie XU
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(7):558-574
Cancer stands as a significant global public health challenge, and cancer screening serves as a pivotal strategy for reducing its mortality. Presently, only a limited number of cancer types have appropriate screening methods available. Traditional single-cancer screening approaches are fraught with limitations, including invasiveness, low accuracy, and poor patient compliance. Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) leveraging liquid biopsy technology enables non-invasive and efficient early detection of multiple cancers by analyzing biomarkers such as cell-free DNA, cell-free RNA, proteins, and metabolites in blood and other bodily fluids. This innovative approach substantially broadens the spectrum of detectable cancers and enhances population coverage, showcasing immense potential for improving existing cancer screening strategies. This expert consensus comprehensively reviews the progress of liquid biopsy-based MCED, biomarker selection and detection technologies, the criteria for cancer type selection, research design and clinical utility evaluation, as well as implementation pathways. The overarching goal of this consensus is to offer scientific guidance for further research and the widespread adoption of MCED, thereby facilitating the continuous optimization of cancer screening strategies.
6.Tissue and plasma proteomic signatures associated with the risk of gastric cancer
Lanxin YANG ; Kaosaier AINIWAER ; Xue LI ; Hengmin XU ; Tong ZHOU ; Yang ZHANG ; Jingying ZHANG ; Weicheng YOU ; Kaifeng PAN ; Wenqing LI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(3):302-308
Objective:To identify proteins associated with the risk of gastric cancer (GC) and build a protein risk score for risk prediction of GC based on proteomic analysis.Methods:Gastric mucosal proteomics data were used to construct Dataset One, comprising 94 GC cases and 230 individuals with different stages of gastric mucosal lesions. The GC cases were recruited from the National Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Early Detection (UGCED) Program in Linqu, Shandong Province, as well as clinical patients from the Fifth Medical Center, General Hospital of PLA, and Peking University Cancer Hospital. Non-cancer individuals were enrolled from the National UGCED Program in Linqu and community screening programs at the Dongfang Hospital. All participants were pathologically confirmed. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to identify gastric mucosal proteins significantly associated with GC risk. Subsequently, plasma proteomics data from the UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project (UKB-PPP) were used to construct Dataset Two, including 40 baseline GC cases and 47 933 non-cancer individuals, and Dataset Three, comprising 138 incident GC cases and 47 933 non-cancer individuals during a prospective follow-up period. In Dataset Two, multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess associations between plasma protein levels and baseline GC risk. In Dataset Three, multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to examine associations with the risk of incident GC. A poly-protein risk score (PRS) was developed using a weighted summation method based on protein effect sizes from Dataset Two. Its associations with GC risk and the progression of gastric mucosal lesions were evaluated using linear regression trend tests.Results:A total of 324, 47 973 and 48 071 participants were included in Datasets One, Two, and Three, respectively. Across the three datasets, the proportions of males and individuals aged>60 years were higher in the GC group than in the non-GC group (all P values<0.05). The follow-up period in Dataset Three had a M ( P 25, P 75) of 14.47 (13.7, 15.2) years, with a median of 7.4 (4.6, 11.3) years for those who progressed to GC. Based on Dataset One, 2 524 tissue-differential proteins associated with GC risk were identified through multivariate logistic regression analysis adjusted for age and sex. Among these, seven proteins were consistently associated with GC risk across tissue and plasma levels in Datasets Two and Three, with consistent directions of association. Five proteins (MRC1, APOL1, BST2, PON2, and GGH) were positively associated with GC risk, while two (GSN and CLEC3B) were negatively associated. Analysis of the PRS based on these seven proteins showed that for each standard deviation increase in the tissue-derived PRS, the risk of GC increased by 6.26 times (95% CI: 4.02-9.75). In Dataset Two, each standard deviation increase in the plasma-derived PRS was associated with a 2.13-fold increase in GC risk (95% CI: 1.68-2.69). In the prospective cohort of Dataset Three, individuals in the high PRS group had a 2.27-fold higher risk of GC compared to the low PRS group (95% CI: 1.50-3.45). Moreover, each standard deviation increase in the plasma PRS was associated with a 57% higher risk of GC ( HR=1.57, 95% CI: 1.34-1.84). Additionally, the tissue-derived PRS showed an increasing trend with the progression of gastric mucosal lesions. Conclusion:The tissue and plasma proteomics identified seven individual proteins that may indicate the risk of developing gastric cancer, showing the potential as biomarkers for aiding in the screening of gastric cancer.
7.Discrimination Models for Helicobacter Pylori Infection by Multi-Serological Line Assay in Chinese Population
Li ZHANG ; Jingying ZHANG ; Tong ZHOU ; Wenqing LI ; Weicheng YOU ; Kaifeng PAN ; Yang ZHANG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(3):201-207
Objective To screen specific antibodies to Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)in serum,and establish antibody panels and discrimination models for different infection status,which are non-invasive and suitable for gastric cancer screening in Chinese population.Methods A total of 300 subjects with different H.pylori statuses were enrolled depending on an endoscopy screening cohort in a high-risk area of gastric cancer,including current,past,and negative infections.The recomLine Helicobacter IgG 2.0 immunoblotting assay was used to analyze and screen 10 H.pylori specific antibodies in serum samples.Results A total of nine antibody reactivity against CagA,VacA,GroEL,FliD,HpaA,gGT,HtrA,NapA,and CtkA showed significant differences among different H.pylori infection status groups(all P<0.05).A panel comprising the nine antibodies distinguished exposure subjects to H.pylori(current and past infections)from negatives,with an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.935(95%CI:0.907-0.963).The combination of four antibodies(CagA,GroEL,FliD,and gGT)may help to discriminate current and past infection subjects,with an AUC of 0.927(95%CI:0.891-0.964).Conclusion The antibody panels and discriminant models for H.pylori infection status established in the present study may provide a potential and non-invasive screening method for the development of precise gastric cancer prevention strategies.
8.Guidelines for Medical Examination for Cancer in Health Examination Agency(2025 Edition)
Wanqing CHEN ; Zhijian XU ; Qiang ZENG ; Ni LI ; Wei CAO ; Kexin CHEN ; Feng SUN ; Yuping LIU ; Yutong HE ; Peng WANG ; Shiqi TANG ; Qun ZHANG ; Kaifeng PAN ; Jie HE
China Cancer 2025;34(9):667-697
Cancer incidence in China has been rising steadily,with a particularly heavy burden from several high-prevalence malignancies.Medical examination for cancer plays a critical role in the early detection of cancer,precancerous lesions,and precursor conditions,thereby facilitating timely diagnosis and intervention.Such examination also addresses the growing demand for person-alized cancer screening services among diverse population groups.The development of evidence-based,context-specific cancer screening guidelines is essential to enhance the standardization,quality,and equity of preventive screening practices across the country,ultimately improving out-comes in early cancer detection and treatment.Guided by the Department of Medical Emergency Response of the National Health Commission,the Guidelines for Medical Examination for Cancer in Health Examination Agency(2025 Edition)were developed under the leadership of the National Cancer Center.A multidisciplinary panel of experts formulated the guidelines in accordance with the principles and methodology of the World Health Organization Handbook for Guideline Deve-lopment.The guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations on key clinical domains:target cancers and populations,overall screening workflow,screening protocols,diagnostic technolo-gies,result interpretation,follow-up procedures,and quality control.The primary objective is to standardize cancer screening practices in health examination agency and strengthen China's ca-pacity for prevention and control of high-burden cancers.
9.Expert consensus on liquid biopsy-based multi-cancer early detection(2025 edition)
Chen WANQING ; Chen KEXIN ; He YUTONG ; Jia WEIHUA ; Liu ZHIHUA ; Ma HONGXIA ; Miao XIAOPING ; Pan KAIFENG ; Wu CHEN ; Xia CHANGFA ; Xing JINLIANG ; Xu YONGJIE
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2025;52(14):727-742
Cancer stands as a significant global public health challenge,and cancer screening serves as a pivotal strategy for reducing its mortality.Presently,only a limited number of cancer types have appropriate screening methods available.Traditional single-cancer screen-ing approaches are fraught with limitations,including invasiveness,low accuracy,and poor patient compliance.Multi-cancer early detection(MCED)leveraging liquid biopsy technology enables non-invasive and efficient early detection of multiple cancers by analyzing biomarkers such as cell-free DNA,cell-free RNA,proteins,and metabolites in blood and other bodily fluids.This innovative approach substantially broadens the spectrum of detectable cancers and enhances population coverage,showcasing immense potential for improving existing can-cer screening strategies.This expert consensus comprehensively reviews the progress of liquid biopsy-based MCED,biomarker selection and detection technologies,the criteria for cancer type selection,research design and clinical utility evaluation,as well as implementation path-ways.The overarching goal of this consensus is to offer scientific guidance for further research and the widespread adoption of MCED,thereby facilitating the continuous optimization of cancer screening strategies.
10.Expert consensus on liquid biopsy-based multi-cancer early detection (2025 edition)
Wanqing CHEN ; Kexin CHEN ; Yutong HE ; Weihua JIA ; Zhihua LIU ; Hongxia MA ; Xiaoping MIAO ; Kaifeng PAN ; Chen WU ; Changfa XIA ; Jinliang XING ; Yongjie XU
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2025;47(7):558-574
Cancer stands as a significant global public health challenge, and cancer screening serves as a pivotal strategy for reducing its mortality. Presently, only a limited number of cancer types have appropriate screening methods available. Traditional single-cancer screening approaches are fraught with limitations, including invasiveness, low accuracy, and poor patient compliance. Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) leveraging liquid biopsy technology enables non-invasive and efficient early detection of multiple cancers by analyzing biomarkers such as cell-free DNA, cell-free RNA, proteins, and metabolites in blood and other bodily fluids. This innovative approach substantially broadens the spectrum of detectable cancers and enhances population coverage, showcasing immense potential for improving existing cancer screening strategies. This expert consensus comprehensively reviews the progress of liquid biopsy-based MCED, biomarker selection and detection technologies, the criteria for cancer type selection, research design and clinical utility evaluation, as well as implementation pathways. The overarching goal of this consensus is to offer scientific guidance for further research and the widespread adoption of MCED, thereby facilitating the continuous optimization of cancer screening strategies.

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