Human Gut Microbiome-Based Knowledgebase as a Biomarker Screening Tool to Improve the Predicted Probability for Colorectal Cancer

• Published in: Frontiers in microbiology 2020-11, Vol.11, p.596027
• Main Authors: Zhou, Zhongkun, Ge, Shiqiang, Li, Yang, Ma, Wantong, Liu, Yuheng, Hu, Shujian, Zhang, Rentao, Ma, Yunhao, Du, Kangjia, Syed, Ashikujaman, Chen, Peng
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: biomarkers; colorectal cancer; diagnosis; Microbiology; microbiome
• ISSN: 1664-302X; 1664-302X
• DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.596027

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common clinical malignancy globally ranked as the fourth leading cause of cancer mortality. Some microbes are known to contribute to adenoma-carcinoma transition and possess diagnostic potential. Advances in high-throughput sequencing technology and functional studies have provided significant insights into the landscape of the gut microbiome and the fundamental roles of its components in carcinogenesis. Integration of scattered knowledge is highly beneficial for future progress. In this study, literature review and information extraction were performed, with the aim of integrating the available data resources and facilitating comparative research. A knowledgebase of the human CRC microbiome was compiled to facilitate understanding of diagnosis, and the global signatures of CRC microbes, sample types, algorithms, differential microorganisms and various panels of markers plus their diagnostic performance were evaluated based on statistical and phylogenetic analyses. Additionally, prospects about current changelings and solution strategies were outlined for identifying future research directions. This type of data integration strategy presents an effective platform for inquiry and comparison of relevant information, providing a tool for further study about CRC-related microbes and exploration of factors promoting clinical transformation (available at: http://gsbios.com/index/experimental/dts_ mben?id=1).