Gut microbial carcinogen metabolism: another avenue to cancer

Abstract

A recent study published in Nature by Roje, Zhang and colleagues highlights the emergent role gut microbiota play in processing environmental carcinogens and raises its potential as a target for reducing cancer risk in humans.¹ This study fills yet another piece into the giant jigsaw puzzle that illustrates the central role of the dynamic structure and function of the intestinal microbiome in cancer pathogenesis and therapy efficacy.