| Literature DB >> 26405611 |
Chamutal Gur1, Ofer Mandelboim2, Gilad Bachrach3.
Abstract
Fusobacterium nucleatum is present in colon cancers where it was shown to generate a proinflammatory microenvironment that supports colorectal neoplasia progression. Remarkably, alongside with proinflammatory stimulation, fusobacteria also inhibit cytotoxicity of immune cells. Thus, it appears as if tumors exploit fusobacteria to generate a favorable proinflammatory and anti-cytotoxic microenvironment.Entities:
Keywords: NK cells; colon adenocarcinoma; fusobacteria; tumor immunity
Year: 2015 PMID: 26405611 PMCID: PMC4570130 DOI: 10.1080/2162402X.2015.1038690
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oncoimmunology ISSN: 2162-4011 Impact factor: 8.110