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Intratumoral Fusobacterium nucleatum is associated with better cancer-specific survival in head and neck cancer patients
1 Apr 2025
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Background The oral microbiome, particularly Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn), has been implicated in head and neck cancers (HNC), influencing local immunity and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) status. Here, we evaluated the presence of Fn and its association with HPV infection, TERT promoter (TERTp) mutations, and patient outcomes.Materials and Methods We analyzed 94 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor tissues...
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