Unveiling the intratumoral microbiota within cancer landscapes

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Recent advances in cancer research have unveiled a significant yet previously underappreciated aspect of oncology: the presence and role of intratumoral microbiota. These microbial residents, encompassing bacteria, fungi, and viruses within tumor tissues, have been found to exert considerable influence on tumor development, progression, and the efficacy of therapeutic interventions. This review aims to synthesize these groundbreaking discoveries, providing an integrated overview of the identification, characterization, and functional roles of intratumoral microbiota in cancer biology. We focus on elucidating the complex interactions between these microorganisms and the tumor microenvironment, highlighting their potential as novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. The purpose of this review is to offer a comprehensive understanding of the microbial dimension in cancer, paving the way for innovative approaches in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Cancer; Microbiology; Microbiome; Microenvironment

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Hai Zhao

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Journal ID (nlm-ta): iScience

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): iScience

Title: iScience

Publisher: Elsevier

ISSN (Electronic): 2589-0042

Publication date PMC-release: 03 May 2024

Publication date Collection: 21 June 2024

Publication date (Electronic): 03 May 2024

Volume: 27

Issue: 6

Electronic Location Identifier: 109893

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[1 ]Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Qingdao 266005, Shandong, China

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[∗ ]Corresponding author yidao@ 123456qdu.edu.cn

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Publisher Item ID: S2589-0042(24)01115-5 Publisher ID: 109893

DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109893

PMC ID: 11126819

PubMed ID: 38799560

SO-VID: d135af6e-b7ae-4475-a3f8-004f3e72a87e

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This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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