Adhesin RadD: the secret weapon of Fusobacterium nucleatum

Adhesin RadD: the secret weapon of Fusobacterium nucleatum

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Fusobacterium nucleatum can promote colorectal cancer (CRC) development through a variety of virulence proteins.Zhang et al.recently identified Pop an adhesin RadD, for Fusobacterium nucleatum adhesion to CRC.Targeting the interaction between RadD and CD147 will provide a new strategy for CRC Wall Decor treatment.

This Commentary and View not only summarizes the research highlights but also discusses the possibility of targeted clearance of Fusobacterium nucleatum in clinical applications.