Metabolic and Community Synergy of Oral Bacteria in Colorectal Cancer
The oral periodontopathic bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum has been repeatedly associated with colorectal tumors. Molecular analysis has identified specific virulence factors that promote tumorigenesis in the colon. However, other oral community members, such as members of the Porphyromonas spp., a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2016-06-01
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| Series: | mSphere |