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Mucosal microbiota of intestinal polyps reveals putative biomarkers of colorectal cancer
12 Sept 2018
Abstract excerpt
The human intestine retains a complex microbial ecosystem, which performs crucial functions that impact on host health. Several studies have indicated that intestinal dysbiosis may impact on the establishment of life-threatening intestinal diseases such as colorectal cancer. An adenomatous polyp is the result of abnormal tissue growth, which is benign but is considered to be associated with a high risk of...
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