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  • Microbiome Research
  • Cancer Epidemiology

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  • Alterations in microbiota composition are linked to various diseases, including cancer.
  • Understanding the role of microbiota in precancerous lesions is crucial for early detection and prevention.

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  • To provide an overview of microbiota profiles associated with precancerous lesions.
  • To critically review existing data on the links between microbiota and neoplastic diseases.
  • To identify challenges and variability in current microbiota profiling methods.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies on microbiota and precancerous lesions.
  • Critical analysis of methodologies used for microbiota profiling.
  • Synthesis of findings across different anatomical sites (esophagus, stomach, large bowel).

Main Results:

  • Significant variability exists in microbiota profiling methods, potentially impacting results.
  • Consistent links observed between specific microbiota communities and precancerous lesions.
  • Microbiota alterations are implicated across the oncogenetic cascade in various contexts.

Conclusions:

  • Microbiota plays a significant role in the development of gastrointestinal precancerous lesions.
  • Standardization of microbiota profiling methods is needed for reliable association studies.
  • Further research can elucidate microbiota's role in cancer prevention and early diagnosis.