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Contribution of colibactin-producing Escherichia coli to colonic carcinogenesis
1 Apr 2025
Abstract excerpt
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterised by multiple colorectal adenomas caused by a germline pathological variant of APC.1 The development of colorectal cancer (CRC) has interindividual differences. Recently, colibactin-producing E. coli (pks+E. coli) has attracted attention as a factor affecting CRC development. Currently, pks+E. coli is detected in 67% of patients...
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