Biological Mechanisms of Enterotoxigenic <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> Toxin: Linking Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, and Clinical Implications

Biological Mechanisms of Enterotoxigenic <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> Toxin: Linking Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, and Clinical Implications

Enterotoxigenic <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> (ETBF) has emerged as a gut microbiome pathogen that can promote intestinal inflammation and contribute to colorectal cancer (CRC). Its principal virulence factor, the <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> toxin (BFT), is a zinc-dependent met...

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Main Authors: Seyedesomaye Jasemi, Paola Molicotti, Milena Fais, Ilaria Cossu, Elena Rita Simula, Leonardo A. Sechi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
enterotoxigenic <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> (ETBF)
<i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> toxin (BFT)
non-toxigenic <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> (NTBF)
colorectal cancer (CRC)
polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/17/6/305
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