Role of intestinal flora in the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer / 国际外科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Colorectal cancer is one of common gastrointestinal malignant diseases,with a rising incidence in our country.Human gut is colonized by intestinal flora which impacts host nutrient and energy metabolism,immune function.And there is an emerging concept that intestinal flora also plays an important role in the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer.In this paper,the role of intestinal flora in the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer and possible mechanisms were reviewed.