Fecal microbiome subtype affects the clinical and genomic aberrations of colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancers (CRCs) have been categorized based on histopathological characteristics or genomic abnormalities, such as gene expression. These classifications have gained widespread acceptance and application in clinical practice. It has become evident in recent times that there is a connection between gut bacteria and CRC. However, the extent to which the diversity of CRC and the gut microbiota are linked has not been extensively investigated. We conducted a comprehensive analysis that integrated whole genome and whole transcriptome data of CRC tissues, along with stool-derived whole genome metagenome analysis. Our approach to accurately stratify CRC involved the utilization of explainable AI, which allowed us to classify the disease into four distinct subtypes based on the composition of gut microbiota.

• Type: Whole Genome Sequencing
• Archiver: Japanese Genotype-phenotype Archive (JGA)