Bacteria in cancer initiation, promotion and progression

G El Tekle, WS Garrett - Nature Reviews Cancer, 2023 - nature.com
Cancer cells originate from a series of acquired genetic mutations that can drive their
uncontrolled cell proliferation and immune evasion. Environmental factors, including the …

Gut microbiota in colorectal cancer development and therapy

CC Wong, J Yu - Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology, 2023 - nature.com
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the commonest cancers globally. A unique aspect of CRC
is its intimate association with the gut microbiota, which forms an essential part of the tumour …

[HTML][HTML] Microbiome and cancer

N Cullin, CA Antunes, R Straussman… - Cancer Cell, 2021 - cell.com
The human microbiome constitutes a complex multikingdom community that symbiotically
interacts with the host across multiple body sites. Host-microbiome interactions impact …

[HTML][HTML] High-fat diet promotes colorectal tumorigenesis through modulating gut microbiota and metabolites

J Yang, H Wei, Y Zhou, CH Szeto, C Li, Y Lin… - Gastroenterology, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and Aims Dietary fat intake is associated with increased risk of colorectal
cancer (CRC). We examined the role of high-fat diet (HFD) in driving CRC through …

The intestinal microbiota and colorectal cancer

Y Cheng, Z Ling, L Li - Frontiers in immunology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The intestinal microbiota, composed of a large population of microorganisms, is often
considered a “forgotten organ” in human health and diseases. Increasing evidence indicates …

[HTML][HTML] Excess body weight: Novel insights into its roles in obesity comorbidities

X Zhang, S Ha, HCH Lau, J Yu - Seminars in cancer biology, 2023 - Elsevier
Excess body weight is a global health problem due to sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet,
affecting 2 billion population worldwide. Obesity is a major risk factor for metabolic diseases …

Understanding the role of the gut microbiome in gastrointestinal cancer: A review

D Ağagündüz, E Cocozza, Ö Cemali… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Gastrointestinal cancer represents one of the most diagnosed types of cancer. Cancer is a
genetic and multifactorial disease, influenced by the host and environmental factors. It has …

Gut microbiota in colorectal cancer: mechanisms of action and clinical applications

SH Wong, J Yu - Nature reviews Gastroenterology & hepatology, 2019 - nature.com
Colorectal cancer (CRC) accounts for about 10% of all new cancer cases globally. Located
at close proximity to the colorectal epithelium, the gut microbiota comprises a large …

Dysbiosis of human gut microbiome in young-onset colorectal cancer

Y Yang, L Du, D Shi, C Kong, J Liu, G Liu, X Li… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
The incidence of sporadic young-onset colorectal cancer (yCRC) is increasing. A significant
knowledge gap exists in the gut microbiota and its diagnostic value for yCRC patients …

Colorectal cancer

E Dekker, PJ Tanis, JLA Vleugels, PM Kasi… - The Lancet, 2019 - thelancet.com
Several decades ago, colorectal cancer was infrequently diagnosed. Nowadays, it is the
world's fourth most deadly cancer with almost 900 000 deaths annually. Besides an ageing …