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Isolation of Proximal Fluids to Investigate the Tumor Microenvironment of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Published on: November 5, 2020
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Connecting the Human Microbiome and Pancreatic Cancer.
Rachel E Sexton1, Md Hafiz Uddin1, Sahar Bannoura1
1Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.
Cancer Metastasis Reviews
|April 2, 2022
Summary
The human microbiome, including oral and gut bacteria, is increasingly linked to pancreatic cancer development. Understanding these microbiome alterations may lead to earlier detection and new treatments for this deadly disease.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Microbiology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Pancreatic cancer incidence is rising globally, with unclear causal factors.
- Smoking, diabetes, and alcohol are potential risk factors.
- Emerging research suggests a link between the human microbiome and pancreatic cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review alterations in the oral and gut microbiome associated with pancreatic cancer.
- To explore the potential role of other microbiomes (lung, skin) in pancreatic cancer development.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies investigating the human microbiome and pancreatic cancer.
- Analysis of mechanisms by which a perturbed microbiome may promote cancer.
Main Results:
- A perturbed microbiome can alter normal cells and promote cancer-related processes.
- Specific alterations in oral and gut microbiomes are linked to pancreatic cancer.
- Other body site microbiomes may also contribute to disease development.
Conclusions:
- Understanding microbiome alterations is crucial for pancreatic cancer research.
- Identifying a perturbed microbiome could enable earlier detection and prevention strategies.
- Targeting the microbiome may offer novel treatment approaches for pancreatic cancer.
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