Microbiome as Mediator of Diet on Colorectal Cancer Risk: The Role of Vitamin D, Markers of Inflammation and Adipokines

Obesity and diet are associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, and microbiome could mediate this risk factor. To investigate this interaction, we performed a case–control study (34 CRC cases and 32 controls) and analyzed fecal microbiota composition using 16S rRNA metabarcoding and sub-sequentia...

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Main Authors: Davide Serrano, Chiara Pozzi, Silvia Guglietta, Bruno Fosso, Mariano Suppa, Patrizia Gnagnarella, Federica Corso, Federica Bellerba, Debora Macis, Valentina Aristarco, Paolo Manghi, Nicola Segata, Cristina Trovato, Maria Giulia Zampino, Marinella Marzano, Bernardo Bonanni, Maria Rescigno, Sara Gandini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/363