International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(16), P. 9026 - 9026
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
continues
to
be
a
significant
contributor
global
morbidity
and
mortality.
Emerging
evidence
indicates
that
disturbances
in
gut
microbial
composition,
the
formation
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
resulting
inflammation
can
lead
DNA
damage,
driving
pathogenesis
progression
CRC.
Notably,
bacterial
metabolites
either
protect
against
or
contribute
oxidative
stress
by
modulating
activity
antioxidant
enzymes
influencing
signaling
pathways
govern
ROS-induced
inflammation.
Additionally,
microbiota
byproducts,
when
supplemented
through
probiotics,
affect
tumor
microenvironments
enhance
treatment
efficacy
selectively
mediate
destruction
CRC
cells.
This
review
aims
discuss
mechanisms
which
taxonomical
shifts
related
such
as
short-chain
fatty
acids,
secondary
bile
trimethylamine-N-oxide
influence
ROS
concentrations
safeguard
promote
onset
inflammation-mediated
we
focus
on
role
probiotic
ROS-mediated
both
status
inflammation,
Nrf2-Keap1,
NF-κB,
NLRP3
mitigate
carcinogenesis.
Overall,
deeper
understanding
may
aid
delaying
preventing
offer
new
avenues
for
adjunct,
CRC-specific
therapeutic
interventions
immunotherapy.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 422 - 422
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
The
intricate
relationship
between
anticancer
drugs
and
the
gut
microbiome
influences
cancer
treatment
outcomes.
This
review
paper
focuses
on
role
of
integrity
in
enhancing
efficacy
safety
drug
therapy,
emphasizing
pharmacokinetic
interactions
microbiota.
It
explores
how
disruptions
to
composition,
or
dysbiosis,
can
alter
metabolism,
immune
responses,
side
effects.
By
examining
mechanisms
disruption
caused
by
drugs,
this
highlights
specific
case
studies
like
cyclophosphamide,
5-fluorouracil,
irinotecan,
their
impact
microbial
diversity
clinical
also
discusses
microbiome-targeted
strategies,
including
prebiotics,
probiotics,
postbiotics,
fecal
microbiota
transplantation
(FMT),
as
promising
interventions
enhance
treatment.
Furthermore,
potential
profiling
personalizing
therapy
integrating
these
into
practice
is
explored.
Finally,
proposes
future
research
directions,
developing
novel
biomarkers
a
deeper
comprehension
drug-microbiome
interactions,
respond
current
gaps
knowledge
improve
patient
outcomes
care.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: April 19, 2024
All
microorganisms
like
bacteria,
viruses
and
fungi
that
reside
within
a
host
environment
are
considered
microbiome.
The
number
of
bacteria
almost
equal
human
cells,
however,
the
genome
these
may
be
100
times
larger
than
genome.
Every
aspect
physiology
health
can
influenced
by
microbiome
living
in
various
parts
our
body.
Any
imbalance
composition
or
function
is
seen
as
dysbiosis.
Different
types
dysbiosis
corresponding
symptoms
depend
on
site
microbial
imbalance.
contribution
intestinal
extra-intestinal
microbiota
to
influence
systemic
activities
through
interplay
between
different
axes.
Whole
body
complex
process
involving
gut
non-gut
related
It
still
at
stage
infancy
has
not
yet
been
fully
understood.
Dysbiosis
genetic
factors,
lifestyle
habits,
diet
including
ultra-processed
foods
food
additives,
well
medications.
associated
with
many
diseases
cannot
diagnosed
standard
blood
tests
investigations.
Microbiota
derived
metabolites
analyzed
useful
management
addressed
altering
proper
modulation.
effect
interventions
humans
depends
beneficial
alteration
mostly
based
animal
studies
evolving
evidence
from
studies.
There
tremendous
potential
for
diagnosis,
treatment,
prognosis
diseases,
as,
monitoring
disease
humans.
system-based
approach
diagnosis
better
pure
taxonomic
approach.
could
new
therapeutic
target
conditions.
Oncology Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(2)
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
are
commonly
utilized
in
tumor
treatment.
However,
they
still
have
limitations,
including
insufficient
effectiveness
and
unavoidable
adverse
events.
It
has
been
demonstrated
that
gut
microbiota
can
influence
the
of
ICIs,
although
precise
mechanism
remains
unclear.
Gut
plays
a
crucial
role
formation
development
immune
system.
their
associated
metabolites
play
regulatory
balance.
Tumor
occurrence
linked
to
ability
evade
recognition
destruction
by
The
purpose
ICIs
treatment
is
reinitiate
system's
elimination
cells.
Thus,
system
acts
as
communication
bridge
between
ICIs.
Varied
composition
characteristics
result
diverse
outcomes
Certain
microbiota‑related
also
therapeutic
efficacy
some
extent.
administration
antibiotics
before
or
during
diminish
effectiveness.
utilization
probiotics
fecal
transplantation
partially
alter
outcome
present
review
synthesized
previous
studies
examine
association
elucidated
its
factors
treatment,
offered
direction
for
future
research.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 740 - 740
Published: March 26, 2024
The
human
gastrointestinal
tract
houses
a
diverse
range
of
microbial
species
that
play
an
integral
part
in
many
biological
functions.
Several
preclinical
studies
using
germ-free
mice
models
have
demonstrated
the
gut
microbiome
profoundly
influences
carcinogenesis
and
progression.
Colorectal
cancer
appears
to
be
associated
with
dysbiosis
involving
certain
bacterial
species,
including
F.
nucleatum,
pks+
E.
coli,
B.
fragilis,
virome
commensals
also
disrupted
patients.
A
toward
these
pro-carcinogenic
increases
significantly
CRC
patients,
reduced
numbers
preventative
Clostridium
butyicum,
Roseburia,
Bifidobacterium
evident.
There
is
correlation
between
infection
CRC.
particular,
strongly
where
it
therapeutic
resistance
poor
outcomes
carcinogenic
mode
action
pathogenic
bacteria
result
genotoxicity,
epigenetic
alterations,
ROS
generation,
pro-inflammatory
activity.
aim
this
review
discuss
their
impact
on
colorectal
terms
disease
initiation,
progression,
metastasis.
potential
anticancer
peptides
as
agents
or
adjuvants
discussed,
novel
treatment
options
are
required
combat
high
levels
current
pharmaceutical
options.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 940 - 940
Published: March 10, 2025
Exosomes
have
emerged
as
pivotal
players
in
precision
oncology,
offering
innovative
solutions
to
longstanding
challenges
such
metastasis,
therapeutic
resistance,
and
immune
evasion.
These
nanoscale
extracellular
vesicles
facilitate
intercellular
communication
by
transferring
bioactive
molecules
that
mirror
the
biological
state
of
their
parent
cells,
positioning
them
transformative
tools
for
cancer
diagnostics
therapeutics.
Recent
advancements
exosome
engineering,
artificial
intelligence
(AI)-driven
analytics,
isolation
technologies
are
breaking
barriers
scalability,
reproducibility,
clinical
application.
Bioengineered
exosomes
being
leveraged
CRISPR-Cas9
delivery,
while
AI
models
enhancing
biomarker
discovery
liquid
biopsy
accuracy.
Despite
these
advancements,
key
obstacles
heterogeneity
populations
lack
standardized
protocols
persist.
This
review
synthesizes
pioneering
research
on
biology,
molecular
translation,
emphasizing
dual
roles
both
mediators
tumor
progression
intervention.
It
also
explores
emerging
areas,
including
microbiome–exosome
interactions
integration
machine
learning
exosome-based
medicine.
By
bridging
innovation
with
translational
strategies,
this
work
charts
a
forward-looking
path
integrating
into
next-generation
care,
setting
it
apart
comprehensive
guide
overcoming
technological
hurdles
rapidly
evolving
field.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 2372 - 2372
Published: July 22, 2024
Hepatobiliary
malignancies,
which
include
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
and
cholangiocarcinoma
(CCA),
are
the
sixth
most
common
cancers
third
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
death
worldwide.
Hepatic
carcinogenesis
is
highly
stimulated
by
chronic
inflammation,
defined
as
fibrosis
deposition,
an
aberrant
imbalance
between
liver
necrosis
nodular
regeneration.
In
this
context,
gut-liver
axis
gut
microbiota
have
demonstrated
a
critical
role
in
pathogenesis
HCC,
dysbiosis
altered
intestinal
permeability
promote
bacterial
translocation,
to
inflammation
tumorigenesis
through
several
pathways.
A
few
data
exist
on
or
bacteria
resident
biliary
tract
CCA,
some
microbial
metabolites,
such
choline
bile
acids,
seem
show
association.
review,
we
analyze
impact
its
metabolites
HCC
CCA
development
biomarker
hepatobiliary
cancer
risk
response
during
anti-tumor
therapy.
We
also
discuss
future
application
management.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 396 - 396
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Cancer
etiology
involves
complex
interactions
between
genetic
and
non-genetic
factors,
with
epigenetic
mechanisms
serving
as
key
regulators
at
multiple
stages
of
pathogenesis.
Poor
dietary
habits
contribute
to
cancer
predisposition
by
impacting
DNA
methylation
patterns,
non-coding
RNA
expression,
histone
landscapes.
Histone
post-translational
modifications
(PTMs),
including
acyl
marks,
act
a
molecular
code
play
crucial
role
in
translating
changes
cellular
metabolism
into
enduring
patterns
gene
expression.
As
cells
undergo
metabolic
reprogramming
support
rapid
growth
proliferation,
nuanced
roles
have
emerged
for
dietary-
metabolism-derived
acylation
progression.
Specific
types
acylation,
beyond
the
standard
acetylation
shed
light
on
how
metabolites
reshape
gut
microbiome,
influencing
dynamics
repertoires.
Given
reversible
nature
PTMs,
corresponding
readers,
writers,
erasers
are
discussed
this
review
context
prevention
treatment.
The
evolving
‘acyl
code’
provides
improved
biomarker
assessment
clinical
validation
diagnosis
prognosis.