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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2026

Critical role of reproductive tract microbiota and derived metabolites in inflammation, tumor immunity, and tumorigenesis of gynecological cancers: a narrative review.

Hong Chen, Ge Lou, Fanling Meng, Yang Zhang, Hongying Kuang, Dongxia Yang

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Hong ChenGraduate School, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Ge LouDepartment of Gynecology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Fanling MengDepartment of Gynecology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Yang ZhangDepartment of Internal Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Hongying KuangDepartment of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Dongxia YangDepartment of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Gynecological malignancies, including ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers, present significant clinical challenges due to the epidemiological complexity and limitations in current therapeutic strategies. Emerging evidence highlights the critical role of the microbiome and its metabolites in modulating tumor initiation, progression, and treatment responses. This review explores the intricate mechanisms through which gut and reproductive tract microbiota influence gynecological cancers via immune regulation, metabolic reprogramming, and epigenetic modifications. Key microbial metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, and estrogen-metabolizing intermediates, serve as molecular bridges in host-microbe communication, impacting chemotherapy resistance and immunotherapy efficacy. Furthermore, we discuss the translational potential of microbiome-targeted interventions, including probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation, and precision microbial therapies, as innovative approaches for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Understanding the microbiota-reproductive axis offers novel insights into overcoming therapeutic resistance and improving patient outcomes in gynecologic oncology.

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Genitalia, FemaleGenital Neoplasms, FemaleInflammationMicrobiotaAnimalsCarcinogenesisFemaleHumanschemotherapy resistancegynecological cancersimmunotherapymicrobial metabolitesMicrobiome

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PMID41859112
PMCPMC12996071

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