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Microbiota in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma progression and therapy: The hidden players
Xiulin Hu1, Fanyang Kong1, Jiayu Chen2
1Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, National Key Laboratory of Immunity and Inflammation, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
Abstract:
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the deadliest epithelial malignancy, is increasingly prevalent and contributes significantly to cancer-related mortality. Research over the past decade has demonstrated that microbiota may play a pivotal role in both PDAC oncogenesis and its resistance to chemotherapy. Emerging preclinical and clinical data highlight the impact of microbiota on therapeutic outcomes in PDAC patients. This review systematically explores the role and underlying mechanisms of microbiota in PDAC, with a particular focus on their clinical implications and translational potential in disease progression and therapeutic responses. Finally, this review addresses the potential of microbiome-based therapies to enhance the efficacy of PDAC treatments.
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