Hadjer Mekideche

Ms. Hadjer Mekideche


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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28 February 2025 in Biology
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Dhoha Dhieb
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Hussam Ali Osman
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Hadjer Mekideche
CRC remains a significant public health challenge due to its high prevalence and mortality rates. Emerging evidence highlights the critical role of the gut microbiota in both the pathogenesis of CRC and the efficacy of treatment strategies, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Dysbiosis, characterized by imbalances in microbial communities, has been implicated in CRC progression and therapeutic outcomes. This review examines the intricate relationship between gut microbiota composition and CRC, emphasizing the potential for microbial profiles to serve as biomarkers for early detection and prognosis. Various interventions, such as prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation, and dietary modifications, aim to restore microbiota balance and shift dysbiosis toward eubiosis, thereby improving health outcomes. Additionally, the integration of microbial profiling into clinical practice could enhance diagnostic capabilities and personalize treatment strategies, advancing the field of oncology. The study of intratumoral microbiota offers new diagnostic and prognostic tools that, combined with artificial intelligence algorithms, could predict treatment responses and assess the risk of adverse effects. Given the growing understanding of the gut microbiome–cancer axis, developing microbiota-oriented strategies for CRC prevention and treatment holds promise for improving patient care and clinical outcomes.