At left, colon with a tumor. Magnification at right: healthy colon tissue and colon cells, and colorectal cancer and colorectal cancer cells. Colorectal cancer cells express high levels of a sugar called Gal-GalNac. Some fusobacteria express a protein called Fap2, which helps Gal-GalNac stick to tumors where it may promote cancer growth and make the immune system less able to fight cancer.
Boston, MA —(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2016. Some bacteria, called fusobacteria, commonly found in…
