Fusobacterium nucleatum : Unraveling its potential role in gastric carcinogenesis

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Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum ) is a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium that plays a key role in the development of oral inflammation, such as periodontitis and gingivitis. In the last 10 years, F. nucleatum has been identified as a prevalent bacterium associated with colorectal adenocarcinoma and has also been linked to cancer progression, metastasis and poor disease outcome. While the role of F....

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