Epigenetic Modulation, Intratumoral Microbiome, and Immunity in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

We investigated whether environmentally driven factors contribute to EOCRC. We observed accelerated epigenetic aging in EOCRC and epigenetic changes associated with chronic inflammation. Tumor immune cell abundances correlated more strongly with microbes in EOCRC than in AOCRC. These data suggest a dysregulation of the immune response in EOCRC, driving chronic inflammation and tissue aging.

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Cancer Research Communications
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2025-10-24
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https://doi.org/10.1158/2767-9764.crc-25-0177
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Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
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Abstract

We investigated whether environmentally driven factors contribute to EOCRC. We observed accelerated epigenetic aging in EOCRC and epigenetic changes associated with chronic inflammation. Tumor immune cell abundances correlated more strongly with microbes in EOCRC than in AOCRC. These data suggest a dysregulation of the immune response in EOCRC, driving chronic inflammation and tissue aging.

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