ArticleBMC gastroenterology2025
Effect of probiotics combined with immune checkpoint suppressors and chemotherapeutic agents on digestive system function, intestinal immunity and prognosis in patients with metastatic colorectal carcinoma: a quasi-experimental study.
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- Impact of microbiome-modulating strategies in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy (MSIT): A systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2026Pooled it
- Microbiome-guided cancer immunotherapy: immune mechanisms, resistance pathways, and translational opportunities for precision oncology.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2026Review
- Harnessing the gut microbiome for improved immune checkpoint inhibition in colorectal cancer immunotherapy: a narrative Review.Clinical and experimental medicine · 2026Review
- Probiotics Cancer Interaction, Prevention, and Therapy.Immunity, inflammation and disease · 2026Review
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- Probiotic Bacteria as Therapeutics and Biohybrid Drug Carriers: Advances, Design Strategies, and Future Outlook.ACS applied bio materials · 2025Review
- Microbiota-centered interventions to boost immune checkpoint blockade therapies.The Journal of experimental medicine · 2025Review
- The Interplay Between the Gut Microbiota and Colorectal Cancer: A Review of the Literature.Microorganisms · 2025Review
- Uncovering the Effects and Molecular Mechanisms of Shaoyao Decoction Against Colorectal Cancer Using Network Pharmacology Analysis Coupled With Experimental Validation and Gut Microbiota Analysis.Cancer medicine · 2025Article
- Engineered probiotics for inflammatory bowel disease therapy: mechanisms, delivery strategies, and precision medicine.Frontiers in microbiology · 2025Review
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Abstract
objectiveAn exploration of the influence of probiotics combined with immune checkpoint suppressors and chemotherapeutic agents on digestive system function, intestinal immunity and prognosis in patients with metastatic colorectal carcinoma.
methodsThis was a quasi-experimental study. During March 2019 to March 2020, 96 patients with metastatic colorectal carcinoma were arbitrarily classified into control group (n = 48) and intervention group (n = 48). The control group received only immune checkpoint inhibitors or chemotherapy, while the intervention group received immune checkpoint inhibitors or chemotherapy, plus probiotic therapy. Survival and complication rates after 6 months, 12 months and 2 years of treatment were calculated. Intestinal barrier function, immune function and quality of life were analyzed before and after treatment.
resultsNinety-six patients were recorded at the follow-up demonstrating superior survival in the intervention group after 6 months, 12 months and 2 years of therapy. D-lactate and diamine oxidase (DAO) levels were elevated in the intervention group after treatment, with smaller elevations (P < 0.05). The levels of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus were remarkably higher in the intervention group after treatment compared to the control group prior to and following therapy (P < 0.05). The amount of Enterococcus and Escherichia coli in the intervention group after treatment was obviously lower compared to the pre-treatment and control groups (P < 0.05). CD3
conclusionImmune checkpoint suppressors combined with chemotherapeutic agents or probiotic regimens can obviously enhance the prognosis of patients with metastatic colorectal carcinoma. This combination therapeutic strategy can balance the imbalanced intestinal flora, improve intestinal function, and lessen the incidence of adverse events, so it is worthy of clinical application and can lessen the incidence of adverse reactions.
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