The heterogenetic and sporadic nature of colorectal cancer has led to many epidemiological
associations with causes of this disease. As our understanding of the underlying molecular …

Based on the high volume of bacteria and viruses that the intestine is exposed to and the
importance of infectious agents in some gastrointestinal and anogenital cancers, it is not …

Background & Aims Patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) have a different gut microbiome
signature than individuals without CRC. Little is known about the viral component of CRC …

Increasing evidence suggests that microorganisms might represent at least highly
interesting cofactors in colorectal cancer (CRC) oncogenesis and progression. Still …

Over the years, cancer has been affecting the lives of many people globally and it has
become one of the most studied diseases. Despite the efforts to understand the cell …

JC virus (JCV) is a human polyomavirus of the Polyomaviridae family, which also includes
BK virus and simian vacuolating virus 40 (SV40). JC virus was first isolated in 1971 from the …

Numerous studies have found the presence of viral DNA in colorectal tumor tissues.
However, whether viral infections contribute to the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) is still …

The concept of a CpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP) was first introduced by Toyota
and Issa to describe a subset of colorectal cancers (CRCs) with concurrent hypermethylation …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both the USA and
the world. Recent research has demonstrated the involvement of the gut microbiota in CRC …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major burden to healthcare systems worldwide accounting for
approximately one million of new cancer cases worldwide. Even though, CRC mortality has …