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Unveiling Fusobacterium nucleatum’s role in colorectal cancer: the inflammatory microenvironment connection

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 12 Aug 2026, 00:00

Unveiling Fusobacterium nucleatum’s role in colorectal cancer: the inflammatory microenvironment connection

Examines how Fusobacterium nucleatum interacts with the tumor microenvironment to drive colorectal cancer via inflammatory signaling and myeloid cell recruitment.

Key Takeaways
  • Introduction Intestinal flora homeostasis is essential for maintaining health and preventing disease
  • Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota has been linked to various human diseases
  • Increasing evidence shows that intestinal flora imbalance plays a significant role in the occurrence
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