The human microbiome has recently emerged as a focal point in cancer research, specifically in anti-tumor immunity, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy. This review explores microbial-derived metabolites, emphasizing their crucial roles in shaping fundamental aspects of cancer treatment. Metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), Trimethylamine N-Oxide (TMAO), and Tryptophan Metabolites take the spotlight, underscoring their diverse origins and functions and their profound impact on the host immune system. The focus is on SCFAs' remarkable ability to modulate immune responses, reduce inflammation, and enhance anti-tumor immunity within the intricate tumor microenvironment (TME). The review critically evaluates TMAO, intricately tied to dietary choices and gut microbiota composition, assessing its implications for cancer susceptibility, progression, and immunosuppression. Additionally, the involvement of tryptophan and other amino acid metabolites in shaping immune responses is discussed, highlighting their influence on immune checkpoints, immunosuppression, and immunotherapy effectiveness. The examination extends to their dynamic interaction with chemotherapy, emphasizing the potential of microbial-derived metabolites to alter treatment protocols and optimize outcomes for cancer patients. A comprehensive understanding of their role in cancer therapy is attained by exploring their impacts on drug metabolism, therapeutic responses, and resistance development. In conclusion, this review underscores the pivotal contributions of microbial-derived metabolites in regulating anti-tumor immunity, immunotherapy responses, and chemotherapy outcomes. By illuminating the intricate interactions between these metabolites and cancer therapy, the article enhances our understanding of cancer biology, paving the way for the development of more effective treatment options in the ongoing battle against cancer.
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Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, Shandong, China.
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Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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December 2024
Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark.
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December 2024
Research and Development Service, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA; Department of Physiology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA. Electronic address:
Aims: In light of the evidence supporting a significant role of the gut microbiome in Gulf War Illness (GWI) pathology, we sought to examine its contribution to GWI susceptibility in a mouse model. We also aimed to identify bacterial taxa and microbially-derived metabolites associated with disease susceptibility.
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Inflamm Bowel Dis
November 2024
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Introduction: Even in the absence of inflammation, persistent symptoms in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) are prevalent and worsen quality of life. We previously demonstrated enrichment in sulfidogenic microbes in quiescent Crohn's disease patients with (qCD + S) vs without persistent GI symptoms (qCD-S). Thus, we hypothesized that sulfur metabolic pathways would be enriched in stool while differentially abundant microbes would be associated with important sulfur metabolic pathways in qCD + S.
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