Association between physical activity and the prevalence of tumorigenic bacteria in the gut microbiota of Japanese adults: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Escherichia coli harboring polyketide synthase (pks + E. coli) has been suggested to contribute to colorectal cancer development. Physical activity is strongly associated with lower colorectal cancer risks, but its effects on pks + E. coli remain unclear. The aim of this study was to invest...

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Main Authors: Chiharu Iwasaka, Yuka Ninomiya, Takashi Nakagata, Hinako Nanri, Daiki Watanabe, Harumi Ohno, Kumpei Tanisawa, Kana Konishi, Haruka Murakami, Yuta Tsunematsu, Michio Sato, Kenji Watanabe, Motohiko Miyachi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-47442-9