Normalization of the microbiota in patients after treatment for colonic lesions

Normalization of the microbiota in patients after treatment for colonic lesions

Abstract Background Colorectal cancer is a worldwide health problem. Despite growing evidence that members of the gut microbiota can drive tumorigenesis, little is known about what happens to it after treatment for an adenoma or carcinoma. This study tested the hypothesis that treatment for adenoma...

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Main Authors: Marc A. Sze, Nielson T. Baxter, Mack T. Ruffin, Mary A. M. Rogers, Patrick D. Schloss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Microbiome
Subjects:
Microbiota
Colorectal cancer
Polyps
Treatment
Risk factor
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40168-017-0366-3

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