Accumulating evidence supports not only the functional role of the gut microbiome in cancer
development and progression but also its role in defining the efficacy and toxicity of …

The accumulating knowledge of the host-microbiota interplay gives rise to the microbiota-gut-
brain (MGB) axis. The MGB axis depicts the interkingdom communication between the gut …

Disorders in the gut microbiota have been implicated in various diseases, such as
inflammatory bowel diseases, diabetes, and cancers. Oral microecologics are of great …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the top cancers in the world. Although early
detection improves the survival rate to around 90%, late detection would mean the need to …

Alterations of pulmonary microbiome have been recognized in multiple respiratory
disorders. It is critically important to ascertain if an airway microbiome exists at birth and if so …

Adjuvant 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-based chemotherapy, including FOLFOX (5-FU, leucovorin,
and oxaliplatin), is recommended for colorectal cancer. However, intestinal mucositis …

Intestinal mucositis, a cytotoxic side effect of the antineoplastic drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), is
characterized by ulceration, inflammation, diarrhea, and intense abdominal pain, making it …

Abstract The chemotherapeutic agent 5‐fluorouracil (5‐FU) causes intestinal mucositis with
severe diarrhoea, but the pathogenesis is not fully understood. In this study, we investigated …

This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of probiotic research,
covering a wide range of topics, including strain identification, functional characterization …

Mucositis is a common and most debilitating complication associated with the cytotoxicity of
chemotherapy. The condition affects the entire alimentary canal from the mouth to the anus …