Gut microbiota and tumor-associated macrophages: potential in tumor diagnosis and treatment

Avoiding immune destruction and polymorphic microbiomes are two key hallmarks of cancer. The tumor microenvironment (TME) is essential for the development of solid tumors, and the function of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) in the TME is closely linked to tumor prognosis. Therefore, research on...

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Published in:Gut microbes 2023-12, Vol.15 (2), p.2276314-2276314
Main Authors: Zhou, Dongqin, Li, Yongsheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cancer diagnosis
gut microbiota
immunotherapy
Tumor microenvironment
tumor-associated macrophages
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Summary:Avoiding immune destruction and polymorphic microbiomes are two key hallmarks of cancer. The tumor microenvironment (TME) is essential for the development of solid tumors, and the function of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) in the TME is closely linked to tumor prognosis. Therefore, research on TAMs could improve the progression and control of certain tumor patients. Additionally, the intestinal flora plays a crucial role in metabolizing substances and maintaining a symbiotic relationship with the host through a complex network of interactions. Recent experimental and clinical studies have suggested a potential link between gut microbiome and TME, particularly in regulating TAMs. Understanding this association could improve the efficacy of tumor immunotherapy. This review highlights the regulatory role of intestinal flora on TAMs, with a focus on gut microbiota and their metabolites. The implications of this association for tumor diagnosis and treatment are also discussed, providing a promising avenue for future clinical treatment strategies.
ISSN:1949-0976
1949-0984
DOI:10.1080/19490976.2023.2276314