Candida albicans is a commensal fungal species that commonly colonizes the human body,
but it is also a pervasive opportunistic pathogen in patients with malignant diseases. A …

The microbiome may impact cancer development, progression and treatment
responsiveness, but its fungal components remain insufficiently studied in this context. In this …

The association between Candida albicans (C. albicans) and cancer has been noticed for
decades. Whether C. albicans infection is a complication of cancer status or as a contributor …

The human gut is mainly habited by a staggering amount and abundance of bacteria as well
as fungi. Gut dysbiosis is believed as a pivotal factor in colorectal cancer (CRC) …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the world in terms of morbidity
and mortality, which brings great health hazards and economic burdens to patients and …

Background: Considered vestigial from the classic point of view, the vermiform appendix has
long been the subject of intensive studies. The recent understanding of appendix function in …

Candidalysin, a cytolytic peptide toxin secreted by the human fungal pathogen Candida
albicans, is critical for fungal pathogenesis. Yet, its intracellular targets have not been …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common and second most lethal type of cancer
worldwide, presenting major health risks as well as economic costs to both people and …

Objectives Clinical presentation and outcomes of esophageal candidiasis (EC) in cancer
patients are scarcely studied in the azole era, as is the correlation between clinical …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide. Its pathogenesis is
very complex and is still under study. The involvement of the intestinal microbiota has been …