Abstract
α diversity of gut microbiome according to clinical features and cancer types. A, Diagram depicting the selection of the MONSTAR-SCREEN cohorts. ECOG, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group; PS, performance status. B, Definition of oral bacteria. A total of 10 genera were defined as oral bacteria in this study from the data of the article by Atarashi and colleagues. C, Violin plot of α diversity based on ASV counts in feces according to concomitant medication use. A two-sided P value was calculated with the Welch t test. D, Violin plot of α diversity by ASV count in feces according to lifestyle habit. A two-sided P value was calculated with the Welch t test. For the number of defecations per day, the Kruskal–Wallis test was applied. LABB, lactic acid bacteria beverage.