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  • Microbiology
  • Immunology

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  • The human microbiome plays a crucial role in maintaining health.
  • Emerging evidence links the microbiome to cancer initiation, progression, and treatment response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the scientific evidence connecting the human microbiome to cancer.
  • To explore the mechanisms by which microbiota influence cancer.
  • To evaluate the potential of microbiome-based cancer therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of preclinical and clinical studies.
  • Analysis of the microbe-cancer axis.
  • Evaluation of therapeutic strategies targeting the microbiome.

Main Results:

  • Altered microbiome composition can promote cancer progression and affect chemoresistance.
  • Microbiome modulation can enhance sensitivity to cancer drugs.
  • Microbial biomarkers show potential for cancer diagnostics.

Conclusions:

  • The human microbiome is significantly involved in cancer development and progression.
  • Targeting the microbiome offers novel therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.
  • Further research into the microbe-cancer axis can lead to improved patient outcomes.