JGH Open: An Open Access Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2021
Characteristics of the gut microbiome profile in obese patients with colorectal cancer
Abstract
Obesity affects the gut microbiome, which in turn increases the risk for colorectal cancer. Several studies have shown the mechanisms by which some bacteria may influence the development of colorectal cancer; however, gut microbiome characteristics in obese patients with colorectal cancer remain unclear. Therefore, this study evaluated their gut microbiome profile and its relationship with metabolic markers.