Year: 2025
Type: review
Abstract: The gut microbiome, or the community of microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract, has emerged as an important factor in breast cancer etiology and treatment. Specifically, the impact of gut bacterial populations on breast cancer therapeutic outcomes is an emerging area of research. The microbiota's role in modifying the pharmacokinetics of chemotherapy and endocrine-targeting therapies can alter drug efficacy and toxicity profiles. In addition, the gut microbiome's capacity to regulate systemic inflammation and immune responses may influence the effectiveness of both conventional and immunotherapeutic strategies for the treatment of breast cancer. Overall, while the bidirectional interactions between the gut microbiome and breast cancer therapies are still being studied, its impact is increasingly recognized. Future research may provide more definitive insights and help develop personalized therapeutic strategies to harness the microbiome to improve breast cancer treatment outcomes.
Source: EMBO Molecular Medicine
Language: English
Topic: Gut microbiota and health
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $7,990
Awards: G1368002558, G3058200945, G3413648724, G4119534169, G5422894801, G5647900472, G5905890976, G6088487405, Determining the contribution of microbial-derived metabolites to protective immunity in obesity-driven cancer risk., Role of microbially-derived metabolites in anti-tumor immunity in breast cancer
OpenAlex ID: W4406463374