Fusobacterium nucleatum Contributes to the Carcinogenesis of Colorectal Cancer by Inducing Inflammation and Suppressing Host Immunity
The presence of Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) in the gut is associated with the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). F. nucleatum promotes tumor development by inducing inflammation and host immune response in the CRC microenvironment. Adhesion to the intestinal epithelium by the cell su...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Translational Oncology |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1936523319300233 |