Journal of Practical Oncology ›› 2022, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (5): 440-444.doi: 10.11904/j.issn.1002-3070.2022.05.009

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Research progress of bacterial biofilms in tumor biological processes and therapeutic applications

HUANG Yongping1,2, LI Mengjie3, SUN Yufang1, XIANG Tao1   

  1. 1. Department of Emergency,The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu/The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University,Chengdu 610031,China;
    2. Department of Thoracic Surgery One,The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University/Yunnan Cancer Hospital;
    3. Department of Foot Ankle One,Sichuan Orthopaedic Hospital
  • Received:2022-07-14 Revised:2022-09-05 Online:2022-10-28 Published:2022-11-10

Abstract: Bacterial biofilm is a microbial population formed by bacteria and extracellular polymers,which has the ability to enhance antibiotic resistance and anti-host immunity.Bacterial biofilms in the tumor microenvironment can induce inflammation-cancer transformation,promote cancer cell proliferation and metastasis,and enhance tumor drug-resistance,which affect the biological process of tumors.In addition,bacterial biofilms have also been shown to synergize with anticancer drugs to inhibit cancer cell proliferation,promote targeted colonization of anticancer drugs,and enhance host immune function.This paper reviews the research on bacterial biofilms in influencing the occurrence,development and anti-tumor treatment of malignant tumors.

Key words: Bacterial biofilms, Tumor, Infection

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