Oncology
Bacterial extracellular vesicles released by L. salivarius activate immune cells, boosting the effectiveness of immunotherapy in stomach cancer.
Giulia Collattuzzo, University of Bologna, presents study findings showing an independent protective association between dietary fiber and gastric cancer risk, with consistent effects across sex, tumor location, and histological subtype.
Giuseppe Penna, from Humanitas University (Italy), presents the development of a novel postbiotic obtained from a single bacterial strain through an innovative fermentation process.
Modifying the microbiota through a fecal transplant can be safely combined with immunotherapy in people with kidney cancer.
Gut microbes can influence cancer outcomes by regulating nutrient availability and uptake in immune cells.
Researchers identified 36 bacterial species, particularly Hungatella hathewayi and Intestinimonas butyriciproducens, associated with colorectal cancer.
Certain harmful microbes in the mouth appear to promote cancer development, while others might help protect against it.
Diet and gut microbes can shape immune cell function and improve responses to anti-cancer therapy.
Results of a recent study showed reduced microbial diversity and distinct microbial profile in the two groups of PC patients.
Changes in gut bacteria, especially Akkermansia, could predict treatment success in people with lung cancer.
