Efficacy of cancer treatment: two bacteria in the microbiota identified

Scientists from the Institut Pasteur, in collaboration with the Institut Gustave-Roussy, have identified two bacterial species naturally present in the body, Enterococcus hirae and Barnesiella intestinihominis, which enhance the effect of cyclophosphamide, a common chemotherapy treatment. The scientists had already proven the role of the microbiota in the efficacy of chemotherapy. This time, they characterized two bacteria responsible for this action.

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