Sex differences in colorectal cancer: with a focus on sex hormone–gut microbiome axis

Sex differences in colorectal cancer: with a focus on sex hormone–gut microbiome axis

Abstract Sexual dimorphism has been observed in the incidence and prognosis of colorectal cancer (CRC), with men generally exhibiting a slightly higher incidence than women. Research suggests that this difference may be attributed to variations in sex steroid hormone levels and the gut microbiome. T...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Zihong Wu, Yuqing Huang, Renyi Zhang, Chuan Zheng, Fengming You, Min Wang, Chong Xiao, Xueke Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Cell Communication and Signaling
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer
Sex differences
Sex hormones
Gut microbiome
Sexual dimorphism
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12964-024-01549-2

Similar Items

Similar Items