Microbiome and colorectal cancer: A review of the past, present, and future.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-2021
Abstract
The gastrointestinal tract is home to diverse and abundant microorganisms, collectively referred to as the microbiome. This ecosystem typically contains trillions of microbial cells that play an important role in regulation of human health. The microbiome has been implicated in host immunity, nutrient absorption, digestion, and metabolism. In recent years, researchers have shown that alteration of the microbiome is associated with disease development, such as obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer. This review discusses the five decades of research into the human microbiome and the development of colorectal cancer - the historical context including experiments that sparked interest, the explosion of research that has occurred in the last decade, and finally the future of testing and treatment.
Volume
37
First Page
101560
Last Page
101560
ISSN
1879-3320
Published In/Presented At
Johns, M. S., & Petrelli, N. J. (2021). Microbiome and colorectal cancer: A review of the past, present, and future. Surgical oncology, 37, 101560. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suronc.2021.101560
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
33848761
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article