Research advances on relationship between Fusobacterium nucleatum and colorectal diseases / 中华临床感染病杂志

ABSTRACT

Intestinal microbes play a vital role in the development of colorectal diseases.Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn), an commensal resident in the human gut, is closely associated with colorectal diseases, and attracted widespread attention.Studies have found that Fn may contribute to the development and prognosis of inflammation and colorectal cancer.This article reviews the research advances of the relationship between Fn and the development of colorectal diseases.