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Gut microbiota in cancer initiation, development and therapy.
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13 citing papers in PubMed.
- Immunochemotherapy response and its association with gut microbiota and immune profiles in advanced gastric cancer.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2026Article
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- Innovative technologies and future perspectives in tumor microbiomics.Science China. Life sciences · 2026Review
- Microbiome-guided cancer immunotherapy: immune mechanisms, resistance pathways, and translational opportunities for precision oncology.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2026Review
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- Identification and functional characterization of Pseudomonas fluorescens as a novel intratumoral bacterium in colorectal cancer.BMC microbiology · 2026Article
- Disulfiram-induced c-FOS influences lipid metabolism and angiogenesis in hepatocellular carcinoma.Science China. Life sciences · 2026Article
- Harnessing Next-Generation 3D Cancer Models to Elucidate Tumor-Microbiome Crosstalk.Advanced healthcare materials · 2026Review
- Microbial bile acid modifications: current understandings, key problems, and future perspectives.Science China. Life sciences · 2025Review
- Combination strategies of gut microbiota in cancer therapy through metabolic reprogramming and immune remodeling.Cell communication and signaling : CCS · 2025Review
- Therapeutic potential of fecal microbiota transplantation in colorectal cancer based on gut microbiota regulation: from pathogenesis to efficacy.Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology · 2025Review
- Omega-3 fatty acids: multi-target mechanisms and therapeutic applications in neurodevelopmental disorders and epilepsy.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Review
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Abstract
Cancer has long been associated with genetic and environmental factors, but recent studies reveal the important role of gut microbiota in its initiation and progression. Around 13% of cancers are linked to infectious agents, highlighting the need to identify the specific microorganisms involved. Gut microbiota can either promote or inhibit cancer growth by influencing oncogenic signaling pathways and altering immune responses. Dysbiosis can lead to cancer, while certain probiotics and their metabolites may help reestablish micro-ecological balance and improve anti-tumor immune responses. Research into targeted approaches that enhance therapy with probiotics is promising. However, the effects of probiotics in humans are complex and not yet fully understood. Additionally, methods to counteract harmful bacteria are still in development. Early clinical trials also indicate that modifying gut microbiota may help manage side effects of cancer treatments. Ongoing research is crucial to understand better how gut microbiota can be used to improve cancer prevention and treatment outcomes.
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