Nicole Siguenza, Arianna Brevi, Joanna T. Zhang, Arman Pabani, Abhinav Bhushan, Moumita Das, Yousong Ding, Jeff Hasty, Pradipta Ghosh, Amir Zarrinpar
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Abstract
Despite an overall decrease in occurrence, colorectal cancer (CRC) remains the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the USA. Detection of CRC is difficult in high-risk groups, including those with genetic predispositions, with disease traits, or from certain demographics. There is emerging interest in using engineered bacteria to identify early CRC development, monitor changes in the adenoma and CRC microenvironment, and prevent cancer progression. Novel genetic circuits for cancer therapeutics or functions to enhance existing treatment modalities have been tested and verified in vitro and in vivo. Inclusion of biocontainment measures would prepare strains to meet therapeutic standards. Thus, engineered bacteria present an opportunity for detection and treatment of CRC lesions in a highly sensitive and specific manner.
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