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Fusobacterium nucleatum Infection in Colorectal Cancer: Linking Inflammation, DNA Mismatch Repair and Genetic and Epigenetic Alterations
1 Jan 2018
Abstract excerpt
It has been recently reported that the population of Fusobacterium, particularly Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn), is overrepresented in colorectal cancers (CRCs) and adenomas. The promoting effects of Fn infection on adenoma and/or carcinoma formation have been shown in ApcMin/+mice. Characteristics of Fn-associated CRC were identified through studies using human CRC cohorts and include right-sided colon location,...
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