The role of Fusobacterium nucleatum in the pathogenesis of colon cancer

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Previously, many studies have reported changes in the gut microbiota of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). While CRC is a well-described disease, the relationship between its development and features of the intestinal microbiome is still being understood. Evidence linking Fusobacterium nucleatum enrichment in colorectal tumor tissue has prompted the elucidation of various molecular mechanisms and...

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