Publications by authors named "Ping-Qian Qi"
Dysbiosis promotes recurrence of adenomatous polyps in the distal colorectum.
World J Gastrointest Oncol
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the bacteria in the mucosal tissue surrounding recurrent colorectal polyps, which are pre-cancerous growths, as current treatments mainly involve removal without understanding the underlying biology.
- - It involved collecting mucosal samples from patients with different types of polyps and healthy individuals, using advanced sequencing techniques to analyze bacterial diversity and patterns.
- - Results showed that patients with polyps had lower levels of beneficial probiotics and higher levels of harmful bacteria, indicating a potential link between bacterial composition and colorectal polyp development, with age and gender also influencing these bacterial profiles.