Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Zhiyao Fan"
- Zhiyao Fan's research predominantly focuses on pancreatic cancer, particularly the identification and characterization of biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PanNENs).
- Recent studies have explored various molecular mechanisms and novel biomarkers, such as ZFHX3 methylation in blood monocytes and the fibrinogen-to-prealbumin ratio, showcasing their potential roles in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and predicting patient outcomes.
- Fan's work also investigates the effects of metabolic factors, including the intratumoral microbiome and lipid metabolism, on cancer progression and therapeutic responses, highlighting the complex interplay between cancer biology and the tumor microenvironment.