An Update on Blastocystis: Possible Mechanisms of Blastocystis-Mediated Colorectal Cancer

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Blastocystis is an anaerobic parasite that colonizes the intestinal tract of humans and animals. When it was first discovered, Blastocystis was considered to be a normal flora with beneficial effects on human health, such as maintaining gut hemostasis and improving intestinal barrier integrity. Later, with increasing research on Blastocystis, reports showed that Blastocystis sp. is associated with...

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