Bacteria - Fighters Against Cancer
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200 years ago the observation was already described that tumors sometimes shrink when cancer patients undergo bacterial infections. This is the basis for bacteria‐mediated cancer therapy an alternative therapeutic approach of growing interest. Several bacterial strains are able to colonize solid tumors after systemic administration; a few even induce tumor reduction. Apparently, the virulence of bacteria is crucial for an anti‐tumor effect. Now the major challenge is to tailor bacterial strains that combine safety with therapeutic efficacy.
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