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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2025, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (1): 102-111.doi: 10.19982/j.issn.1000-6621.20240353

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Interaction between lung cancer and tuberculosis in disease development and progression

Liu Ruihua1, Sarina 1(), Wang Furong1,2()   

  1. 1Department of Scientific Research, The Fourth Hospital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Chest Hospital, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Public Health Emergency Medical Treatment Center), Hohhot 010000, China
    2Department of Infection, The Fourth Hospital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Chest Hospital, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Public Health Emergency Medical Treatment Center), Hohhot 010000, China
  • Received:2024-08-20 Online:2025-01-10 Published:2025-01-02
  • Contact: Sarina ,Wang Furong E-mail:sarina813@163.com;13347142277@163.com
  • Supported by:
    2023 High-level Clinical Specialty Construction Science and Technology Project of Public Hospitals in the Capital Region(2023SGGZ107);Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(2023LHMS08035);2024 High-level Clinical Specialty Construction Science and Technology Project of Public Hospitals in the Capital Region(2024SGGZ061)

Abstract:

Lung cancer is the primary cause of cancer-related mortality in China, a nation with a notably high prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infection. Consequently, a significant population suffers from concurrent tuberculosis and lung cancer. MTB infection reshapes the host immune system, fostering a microenvironment conducive to the initiation and progression of lung cancer.Current monotherapies targeting either pulmonary tuberculosis or lung cancer exhibit limited effectiveness in managing patients with both conditions and may even lead to mutual interference. This review synthesizes evidence from PubMed and Chinese databases, offering an in-depth analysis of the mechanisms by which MTB infection facilitates lung cancer development and progression. Furthermore, it examines the overlapping clinical manifestations of these diseases, which complicate accurate diagnosis, and discusses potential strategies for integrated treatment.

Key words: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Carcinoma, non-small-cell lung, Immunity, Literature review

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