Oral microbiome characteristics in patients with pediatric solid tumor.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric solid tumor, the abnormal proliferation of solid tissues in children resulting in the formation of tumors, represent a prevailing malignant ailment among the younger population. Extensive literature highlights the inseparable association linking oral microbiome and adult tumors, but due to differences in age of onset, characteristics of onset, etc., there are many differences between Pediatric solid tumors and adult tumors, and therefore, studying the relationship between Pediatric solid tumor and the oral microbiota is also essential.

Methods

To unravel the distinct characteristics of the oral microbiota within Pediatric solid tumor patients, 43 saliva samples, encompassing 23 Pediatric solid tumor patients and 20 healthy controls, were diligently procu

SUBMITTER: Cui X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10797044 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature