Gut microbiota signatures associated with diagnosis and treatment in rectal cancer
Gut microbiota dysbiosis is recognized as a critical factor in colorectal cancer (CRC) progression; yet, its role in rectal cancer (RC) and post-treatment microbial status remains underexplored. We performed 16S rRNA sequencing on fecal samples from 77 RC patients, including initially diagnosed (iRC) and post-tre...