Periodontal Bacterium Implicated in Aggressive Colon Cancer
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 24, 2024
A recent study published in Nature reveals a potential link between a type of bacteria associated with dental plaque and treatment-resistant colorectal cancer. The Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium, Fusobacterium nucleatum , was found in 50% of tumors tested, suggesting it may protect tumor cells from cancer-fighting drugs.
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