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Unraveling the Role of Fusobacterium nucleatum in Colorectal Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms and Pathogenic Insights
23 Jan 2025
Abstract excerpt
Fusobacterium nucleatum, a gram-negative anaerobic bacterium, has emerged as a significant player in colorectal cancer (CRC) pathogenesis. The bacterium causes a persistent inflammatory reaction in the colorectal mucosa by stimulating the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, creating an environment conducive to cancer progression. F. nucleatum binds to and penetrates epithelial cells...
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