Bacterial therapy in colon cancer treatment

Recent research by scientists at Lanzhou University in Gansu Province, Northwest China, shows that the probiotic bacteria limosilactobacillus fermentum GR-3, derived from a local traditional fermented food, has the ability to promote apoptosis in colon tumor cells and inhibit their growth.

The probiotic bacteria limosilactobacillus fermentum GR-3 can prevent tumors in mice. Photo: NATURE

Professor Li Xiangkai, the study leader, explained that probiotic bacteria such as Lactobacillus GR-3 can specifically target the tumor environment while also modulating the gut microbiota.

The research team successfully isolated Lactobacillus GR-3, a bacterial strain with strong antioxidant properties. Based on these findings, the team explored the potential of Lactobacillus GR-3 in preventing colon cancer through its effects on the gut microbiota and host immune system.

The results showed that Lactobacillus GR-3 significantly reduced colon tumor growth in mice and demonstrated positive therapeutic effects.

HUY QUOC

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/lieu-phap-vi-khuong-trong-dieu-tri-ung-thu-dai-trang-post758466.html