Title:Probiotics as an Adjunct Approach to the Prevention and Treatment of
Colon Cancer: A Review
Volume: 20
Issue: 9
Author(s): Akash Kumar, Nandani Goyal, Jhilam Pramanik, Yashna Bawa, Sudarshan Singh*Bhupendra Prajapati*
Affiliation:
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University,
Mehsana, India
Keywords:
Probiotics, colorectal cancer, intestinal microbiome, Lactobacillus, dysbiosis, cytokines.
Abstract: One out of every six people in the world is suffering from cancer disease. The major
causes of cancer are high consumption of tobacco, high body mass index, and alcoholic beverages
with low intake of a healthy diet and limited physical activity. Colon cancer is one of the leading
causes of cancer-related morbidity worldwide. In the past few years, probiotics have drawn a lot
of interest as potential preventive and therapeutic anticancer agents. This literature review addressed
both human and animal research that has explored the association between probiotics and
colon cancer. Probiotic administration has remarkable potential for the prevention and treatment
of colon cancer through various mechanisms such as inhibiting the growth of cancer cells via apoptosis,
improving immune activity, restoring gut microbiota, improving intestinal barrier properties,
synthesizing anticarcinogenic compounds, and degrading carcinogenic compounds. Therefore, probiotics
emerge as an adjunct therapy, holding the potential to significantly reduce the risk of colorectal
cancer.