Gut microbes

Probiotics may improve tumor immunotherapy by changing the gut microbiome

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Abstract

Disruptions in gut microbiota are associated with tumor occurrence and progression.

  • The gut microbiota may influence the for both local and distant tumors.
  • There is evidence suggesting that gut microbiota impacts the initiation and progression of cancer.
  • could activate the immune system to inhibit tumor growth.
  • Probiotics may enhance the specificity and long-term effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy.
  • Recent advances highlight mechanisms by which probiotics could improve cancer treatment outcomes.

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