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ReviewCancer biology & medicine2023

Microbiome changes in esophageal cancer: implications for pathogenesis and prognosis.

Yi Li, Bing Wei, Xia Xue, Hongle Li, Jun Li

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Review in Cancer biology & medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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19citing papers in PubMed
4.4field-weighted citation impact, top 5% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

19 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yi Li *Department of Molecular Pathology, Clinical Pathology Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China.
Bing Wei *Department of Molecular Pathology, Clinical Pathology Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China.
Xia XueHenan Key Laboratory of Helicobacter pylori & Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Cancer, Marshall Medical Research Center, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China.
Hongle LiDepartment of Molecular Pathology, Clinical Pathology Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6428-9091
Jun LiDepartment of Molecular Pathology, Clinical Pathology Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8815-3578
Zhengzhou University · CNFifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University · CN

Funding

Health Commission of Henan Province SBGJ20211008Henan Provincial Department of Science and Technology 222300420574
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Esophageal cancer (EC) is an aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis. Various factors, including dietary habits, and antacid and antibiotic use, have been shown to influence the esophageal microbiome. Conversely, enrichment and diversity of the esophageal microbiome can also impact its function. Recent studies have revealed prevalent changes in the esophageal microbiome among patients with EC, thus suggesting the potential contribution of the esophageal microbiome to EC development. Additionally, distinct microbiome compositions have been observed in patients with different responses to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, indicating the role of the esophageal microbiome in modulating treatment outcomes. In this review, we have examined previous studies on the esophageal microbiome in healthy individuals and patients with EC or other esophageal diseases, with a focus on identifying microbial communities associated with EC pathogenesis and prognosis. Understanding the role of the microbiome in EC may aid in early detection and optimized treatment strategies, ultimately leading to better outcomes for patients.

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Esophageal NeoplasmsMicrobiotaAnti-Bacterial AgentsHumansPrognosisAnti-Bacterial AgentscarcinogenesisdysbiosisEsophageal cancermicrobiomemicroenvironment

Identifiers

PMID37817487
PMCPMC10884538
OpenAlexW4387502717

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