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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2014; 20(4): 908-922
Published online Jan 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i4.908
Table 1 Microorganisms involved in colorectal cancer
MicroorganismRole in CRCMechanismRef.
E. faecalisDriverProduction of superoxide[92]
E. coli NC101DriverGenotoxin production (colibactin)[122]
B. fragilisDriverGenotoxin production (fragilisin)[94]
ShigellaDriverInduction of inflammation[73]
CitrobacterDriverInduction of inflammation[73]
SalmonellaDriverInduction of inflammation[73]
EnterobacteriaceaeHelperInduction of inflammation[73]
FusobacteriumPassengerInduction of inflammation[84]
S. gallolyticusPassengerInduction of inflammation[98]
C. septicumPassengerInduction of inflammation[99]
F. prausnitziiProtectiveButyrate production; anti-inflammatory properties[78]
RoseburiaProtectiveButyrate production; anti-inflammatory properties[78]
BifidobacteriumProtectiveProtection from pathogens; anti-inflammatory properties[71]
CorynebacteriaceaeProtectiveAnti-inflammatory properties[78]