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Role of the Microbiota in Colorectal Cancer: Updates on Microbial Associations and Therapeutic Implications

2016; Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.; Volume: 5; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1089/biores.2016.0028

2164-7860

Olivia I. Coleman, Tiago Nunes,

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection

Genetic, environmental, and dietary factors have been found to influence the development and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC). More recently, accumulating evidence associates the intestinal microbiota with the initiation and progression of this disease. While studies have shown that individuals with CRC display alterations in gut bacterial composition, it remains somewhat unclear whether such differences drive cancer development or whether they are a response to tumorigenesis. In this review, the authors assess new evidence linking the community structure or specific bacterial factors of the intestinal microbiota to CRC development and progression, with insights into therapeutic implications.