Sripa, Banchob, Brindley, Paul J., Mulvenna, Jason, Laha, Thewarach, Smout, Michael J., Mairiang, Eimorn, Bethony, Jeffrey M., and Loukas, Alex (2012) The tumorigenic liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini - multiple pathways to cancer. Trends in Parasitology, 28 (10). pp. 395-407.

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Abstract

Liver fluke infection caused by Opisthorchis viverrini is a major public health problem in Thailand and adjacent countries. In addition to infection-associated morbidity, infection with O. viverrini and the related Clonorchis sinensis are unarguable risk factors for cholangiocarcinoma (CAA, bile-duct cancer). Here we review the pathogenesis of opisthorchiasis and the association between O. viverrini infection and bile-duct cancer, focusing on the molecular parallels between wound healing, chronic inflammation, and cancer development. We review a schema for human disease progression from fluke infection, chronic opisthorchiasis, advanced periductal fibrosis, and cholangiocarcinogenesis, and present a rationale for biomarker discovery to facilitate early intervention. We conclude by addressing post-genomic advances with a view to developing new control strategies to combat this infectious cancer.

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