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Erschienen in: Current Colorectal Cancer Reports 2/2019

20.02.2019 | Basic Science Foundations in Colorectal Cancer (S Umar, Section Editor)

Deciphering the Colorectal Cancer Gut Microbiota: Association vs. Causality

verfasst von: Kristina M. Bridges, K. Allen Greiner, Shahid Umar

Erschienen in: Current Colorectal Cancer Reports | Ausgabe 2/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Studies have identified differences between the gut microbiota of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients versus healthy individuals. In this review, we assess the scientific literature to determine if gut microbes should be considered causal, co-varying, or a necessary but not sufficient agent in CRC development.

Recent Findings

Oral bacteria may influence CRC susceptibility. Colonic biofilms in both sporadic and hereditary CRC suggest these bacteria are present in early neoplasia. Pathogenic drivers and opportunistic passenger bacteria may underlie direct effect of the gut microbiota on carcinogenesis.

Summary

Members of multiple bacterial taxa have been implicated in CRC tumorigenesis and progression, with distinct mechanisms of action described for each. Individual bacterial organisms found in the colon are likely not enough to explain CRC development and progression. The entire colonic environment, including genetic factors, local tissue inflammatory state as well as dietary components may influence the way epithelial cells respond to the presence of certain bacteria. Longitudinal, human intervention studies are needed to completely clarify complex interactions in the colonic environment and specific causative pathways between the microbiota and CRC.
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Metadaten
Titel
Deciphering the Colorectal Cancer Gut Microbiota: Association vs. Causality
verfasst von
Kristina M. Bridges
K. Allen Greiner
Shahid Umar
Publikationsdatum
20.02.2019
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Colorectal Cancer Reports / Ausgabe 2/2019
Print ISSN: 1556-3790
Elektronische ISSN: 1556-3804
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11888-019-00431-5

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