The potential role of P.gingivalis in gastrointestinal cancer: a mini review

Abstract Bacterial infection may be involved in the entire process of tissue carcinogenesis by directly or indirectly affecting the occurrence and development of tumors. Porphyromonas gingivalis (P.gingivalis) is an important pathogen causing periodontitis. Periodontitis may promote the occurrence o...

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Main Authors: Xiao-bo Liu, Zi-ye Gao, Chuan-tao Sun, Hui Wen, Bo Gao, Sheng-bao Li, Qiang Tong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13027-019-0239-4