Roles of intralesional bacteria in the initiation and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the predominant form of head and neck cancer, often diagnosed at late stages, resulting in a poor prognosis. Recent studies indicate a potential association between OSCC and microbial presence. Microorganisms have been identified in various...

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Main Authors: Zhuoyan Luo, Shiping Lv, Fangzhi Lou, Li Yan, Jingyi Xu, Ning Kang, Yunmei Dong, Xin Jin
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Published: Wiley 2024-09-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.70209
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author Zhuoyan Luo
Shiping Lv
Fangzhi Lou
Li Yan
Jingyi Xu
Ning Kang
Yunmei Dong
Xin Jin
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Shiping Lv
Fangzhi Lou
Li Yan
Jingyi Xu
Ning Kang
Yunmei Dong
Xin Jin
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description Abstract Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the predominant form of head and neck cancer, often diagnosed at late stages, resulting in a poor prognosis. Recent studies indicate a potential association between OSCC and microbial presence. Microorganisms have been identified in various tumors and lesions, including OSCC and oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). Intralesional microbiota are considered important components of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and may contribute to carcinogenesis. Methods Sources were collected through thorough searches of databases PubMed and Embase. The review focused on microbial characteristics, potential origins, and their impact on cancer progression. Results Bacteria display varying abundance and diversity throughout the stages of OSCC and OPMDs. Intraleisional bacteria may have diverse sources, including not only oral plaque and saliva but also potentially the gut. Intralesional bacteria have both pro‐carcinogenic and anti‐carcinogenic effects, affecting processes like cell proliferation, invasion, and immune response. Conclusions Intralesional microbiota are crucial in OSCC and OPMDs, influencing both disease progression and treatments. Despite their significance, challenges like inconsistent sampling and microbial identification remain. Future research is required to fully understand their role and improve clinical applications.
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spelling doaj-art-ffc168f5e99b467082d62530ab8d41d52025-08-20T03:21:47ZengWileyCancer Medicine2045-76342024-09-011318n/an/a10.1002/cam4.70209Roles of intralesional bacteria in the initiation and progression of oral squamous cell carcinomaZhuoyan Luo0Shiping Lv1Fangzhi Lou2Li Yan3Jingyi Xu4Ning Kang5Yunmei Dong6Xin Jin7College of Stomatology Chongqing Medical University Chongqing ChinaCollege of Stomatology Chongqing Medical University Chongqing ChinaCollege of Stomatology Chongqing Medical University Chongqing ChinaCollege of Medical Informatics Chongqing Medical University Chongqing ChinaCollege of Stomatology Chongqing Medical University Chongqing ChinaCollege of Stomatology Chongqing Medical University Chongqing ChinaCollege of Stomatology Chongqing Medical University Chongqing ChinaCollege of Stomatology Chongqing Medical University Chongqing ChinaAbstract Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the predominant form of head and neck cancer, often diagnosed at late stages, resulting in a poor prognosis. Recent studies indicate a potential association between OSCC and microbial presence. Microorganisms have been identified in various tumors and lesions, including OSCC and oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). Intralesional microbiota are considered important components of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and may contribute to carcinogenesis. Methods Sources were collected through thorough searches of databases PubMed and Embase. The review focused on microbial characteristics, potential origins, and their impact on cancer progression. Results Bacteria display varying abundance and diversity throughout the stages of OSCC and OPMDs. Intraleisional bacteria may have diverse sources, including not only oral plaque and saliva but also potentially the gut. Intralesional bacteria have both pro‐carcinogenic and anti‐carcinogenic effects, affecting processes like cell proliferation, invasion, and immune response. Conclusions Intralesional microbiota are crucial in OSCC and OPMDs, influencing both disease progression and treatments. Despite their significance, challenges like inconsistent sampling and microbial identification remain. Future research is required to fully understand their role and improve clinical applications.https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.70209intralesional bacteriamicroenvironmentoral microbiotaoral potentially malignant disordersoral squamous cell carcinoma
spellingShingle Zhuoyan Luo
Shiping Lv
Fangzhi Lou
Li Yan
Jingyi Xu
Ning Kang
Yunmei Dong
Xin Jin
Roles of intralesional bacteria in the initiation and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma
Cancer Medicine
intralesional bacteria
microenvironment
oral microbiota
oral potentially malignant disorders
oral squamous cell carcinoma
title Roles of intralesional bacteria in the initiation and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma
title_full Roles of intralesional bacteria in the initiation and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma
title_fullStr Roles of intralesional bacteria in the initiation and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma
title_full_unstemmed Roles of intralesional bacteria in the initiation and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma
title_short Roles of intralesional bacteria in the initiation and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma
title_sort roles of intralesional bacteria in the initiation and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma
topic intralesional bacteria
microenvironment
oral microbiota
oral potentially malignant disorders
oral squamous cell carcinoma
url https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.70209
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