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Xie X, Wang Y, Deng B, Blatchley MR, Lan D, Xie Y, Lei M, Liu N, Xu F, Wei Z. Matrix metalloproteinase-responsive hydrogels with tunable retention for on-demand therapy of inflammatory bowel disease. Acta Biomater 2024; 186:354-368. [PMID: 39117116 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.07.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
Abstract
Therapeutic options for addressing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) include the administration of an enema to reduce intestinal inflammation and alleviate associated symptoms. However, uncontrollable retention of enemas in the intestinal tract has posed a long-term challenge for improving their therapeutic efficacy and safety. Herein we have developed a protease-labile hydrogel system as an on-demand enema vehicle with tunable degradation and drug release rates in response to varying matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression. The system, composed of three tailored hydrogel networks, is crosslinked by poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG) with 2-, 4- and 8-arms through dynamic hydrazone bonds to confer injectability and generate varying network connectivity. The retention time of the hydrogels can be tuned from 12 to 36 h in the intestine due to their different degradation behaviors induced by MMP-9. The drug-releasing rate of the hydrogels can be controlled from 0.0003 mg/h to 0.278 mg/h. In addition, injection of such hydrogels in vivo resulted in significant differences in therapeutic effects including MMP-9 consumption, colon tissue repair, reduced collagen deposition, and decreased macrophage cells, for treating a mouse model of acute colitis. Among them, GP-8/5-ASA exhibits the best performance. This study validates the effectiveness of the tailored design of hydrogel architecture in response to pathological microenvironment cues, representing a promising strategy for on-demand therapy of IBD. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The uncontrollable retention of enemas at the delivery site poses a long-term challenge for improving therapeutic efficacy in IBD patients. MMP-9 is highly expressed in IBD and correlates with disease severity. Therefore, an MMP-9-responsive GP hydrogel system was developed as an enema by linking multi-armed PEG and gelatin through hydrazone bonds. This forms a dynamic hydrogel characterized by in situ gelation, injectability, enhanced bio-adhesion, biocompatibility, controlled retention time, and regulated drug release. GP hydrogels encapsulating 5-ASA significantly improved the intestinal phenotype of acute IBD and demonstrated notable therapeutic differences with increasing PEG arms. This method represents a promising on-demand IBD therapy strategy and provides insights into treating diseases of varying severities using endogenous stimulus-responsive drug delivery systems.
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- Xueyong Xie
- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder 3415 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80303, USA
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hainan General Hospital (Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China; Bioinspired Engineering and Biomechanics Center (BEBC), Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, PR China.
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Cicerone C, D’Amico F, Allocca M, Zilli A, Parigi TL, Danese S, Furfaro F. A Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosing Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Integration of Clinical, Endoscopic, and Imaging Modalities. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1530. [PMID: 39061667 PMCID: PMC11275644 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14141530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, present diagnostic challenges due to their complex and heterogeneous nature. While histology remains fundamental for accurate diagnosis, a multidisciplinary approach incorporating clinical, endoscopic, and imaging modalities is increasingly recognized as essential for comprehensive evaluation. This article delves into the importance of integrating various diagnostic techniques in the assessment of IBD. Colonoscopy and histology, with its ability to directly visualize the intestinal mucosa, play a central role in the diagnostic process. However, histological analysis alone may not suffice, necessitating the inclusion of advanced imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance enterography (MRE), computed tomography enterography (CTE), and intestinal ultrasound (IUS). These techniques provide valuable insights into the disease's extent, severity, and complications, and should be used in conjunction with biochemical parameters. These modalities complement traditional endoscopic and histological findings, offering a more holistic understanding of the disease process. A multidisciplinary approach that incorporates clinical, endoscopic, histological, serological, and imaging assessments enables clinicians to achieve a more accurate and timely diagnosis of IBD. Moreover, this integrated approach facilitates personalized treatment strategies tailored to individual patient needs, ultimately improving clinical outcomes and quality of life for those affected by chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.
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- Clelia Cicerone
- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy; (C.C.); (F.D.); (M.A.); (A.Z.); (T.L.P.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy; (C.C.); (F.D.); (M.A.); (A.Z.); (T.L.P.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy; (C.C.); (F.D.); (M.A.); (A.Z.); (T.L.P.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy; (C.C.); (F.D.); (M.A.); (A.Z.); (T.L.P.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy; (C.C.); (F.D.); (M.A.); (A.Z.); (T.L.P.); (S.D.)
- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy; (C.C.); (F.D.); (M.A.); (A.Z.); (T.L.P.); (S.D.)
- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy; (C.C.); (F.D.); (M.A.); (A.Z.); (T.L.P.); (S.D.)
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Gandossi C, Jessop H, Hahn A, Heininger L, Henes J, Radaelli AM, Carmagnola A, Morello E, Renica C, Bertulli A, Lazzari L, Kenyon M, Alexander T, Domenech A, Greco R. Nutritional aspects in autoimmune diseases undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: overview and recommendations on behalf of the EBMT ADWP and Nurses Group. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1394518. [PMID: 38784130 PMCID: PMC11111942 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1394518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Autoimmune diseases (ADs) represent a heterogeneous group of conditions affecting 5-10% of the global population. In recent decades, hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), mainly autologous, has been successfully adopted to treat patients affected by severe/refractory ADs. In this context malnutrition has a detrimental impact on relapse, mortality, infection rate, engraftment, long-term survival, and prolongation of hospitalization. However, in this population, the management of nutrition should be improved since nutritional assessment is partially performed in routine clinical practice. A panel of nurses and physicians from the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) reviewed all available evidence based on current literature and expert practices from centers with extensive experience in HSCT for ADs, on the nutritional management of ADs patients during HSCT procedure. In this context, adequate nutritional status predicts a better response to treatment and improves quality of life. Herein, a systematic and comprehensive monitoring of nutritional status before, during and after HSCT, with adequate nutritional support in the case of ADs patients, in addition to assessing the dietary requirements associated with HSCT has been covered. Moreover, given the singularity of each AD, the underlying disease should be considered for an appropriate approach. The management and evaluation of nutritional status must be carried out by a multidisciplinary team to assess the needs, monitor the effectiveness of each intervention, and prevent complications, especially in complex situations as patients affected by ADs.
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- Chiara Gandossi
- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Haematology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Internal Medicine II (Hematology, Oncology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology), University Hospital Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II (Hematology, Oncology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology), University Hospital Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II (Hematology, Oncology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology), University Hospital Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Blood Diseases and Cell Therapies Unit, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit" ASST-Spedali Civili" Hospital of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Blood Diseases and Cell Therapies Unit, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit" ASST-Spedali Civili" Hospital of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Blood Diseases and Cell Therapies Unit, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit" ASST-Spedali Civili" Hospital of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Haematology, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Department of Hematology, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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Wen C, Chen D, Zhong R, Peng X. Animal models of inflammatory bowel disease: category and evaluation indexes. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf) 2024; 12:goae021. [PMID: 38634007 PMCID: PMC11021814 DOI: 10.1093/gastro/goae021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research often relies on animal models to study the etiology, pathophysiology, and management of IBD. Among these models, rats and mice are frequently employed due to their practicality and genetic manipulability. However, for studies aiming to closely mimic human pathology, non-human primates such as monkeys and dogs offer valuable physiological parallels. Guinea pigs, while less commonly used, present unique advantages for investigating the intricate interplay between neurological and immunological factors in IBD. Additionally, New Zealand rabbits excel in endoscopic biopsy techniques, providing insights into mucosal inflammation and healing processes. Pigs, with their physiological similarities to humans, serve as ideal models for exploring the complex relationships between nutrition, metabolism, and immunity in IBD. Beyond mammals, non-mammalian organisms including zebrafish, Drosophila melanogaster, and nematodes offer specialized insights into specific aspects of IBD pathology, highlighting the diverse array of model systems available for advancing our understanding of this multifaceted disease. In this review, we conduct a thorough analysis of various animal models employed in IBD research, detailing their applications and essential experimental parameters. These include clinical observation, Disease Activity Index score, pathological assessment, intestinal barrier integrity, fibrosis, inflammatory markers, intestinal microbiome, and other critical parameters that are crucial for evaluating modeling success and drug efficacy in experimental mammalian studies. Overall, this review will serve as a valuable resource for researchers in the field of IBD, offering insights into the diverse array of animal models available and their respective applications in studying IBD.
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- Changlin Wen
- Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Acupuncture and Moxibustion School of Teaching, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. China
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- Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. China
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Krueger JG, Eyerich K, Kuchroo VK, Ritchlin CT, Abreu MT, Elloso MM, Fourie A, Fakharzadeh S, Sherlock JP, Yang YW, Cua DJ, McInnes IB. IL-23 past, present, and future: a roadmap to advancing IL-23 science and therapy. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1331217. [PMID: 38686385 PMCID: PMC11056518 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1331217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Interleukin (IL)-23, an IL-12 cytokine family member, is a hierarchically dominant regulatory cytokine in a cluster of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. We review IL-23 biology, IL-23 signaling in IMIDs, and the effect of IL-23 inhibition in treating these diseases. We propose studies to advance IL-23 biology and unravel differences in response to anti-IL-23 therapy. Experimental evidence generated from these investigations could establish a novel molecular ontology centered around IL-23-driven diseases, improve upon current approaches to treating IMIDs with IL-23 inhibition, and ultimately facilitate optimal identification of patients and, thereby, outcomes.
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- James G. Krueger
- Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Evergrande Center for Immunologic Diseases, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology Division, Center for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Rochester Medical School, Rochester, NY, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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- Janssen Research & Development, LLC, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Immunology Global Medical Affairs, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Horsham, PA, United States
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- Janssen Research & Development, LLC, Spring House, PA, United States
- Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Immunology Global Medical Affairs, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Horsham, PA, United States
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- Janssen Research & Development, LLC, Spring House, PA, United States
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- College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Huang M, Ma H, Zou Y, Fan W, Tu L, Zhao J, Ma G, Diao N, Li X, Han P, Zhu L, Shi H. Structural alterations of brain in different disease states of Crohn's disease: Results of a cross-sectional study in a Chinese hospital. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27446. [PMID: 38510022 PMCID: PMC10951496 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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Rationale and objectives To investigate alterations in the brain structure in patients with Crohn's disease in activity (CD-A) and in remission (CD-R) compared to healthy controls (HCs) and explore the relationship between gray matter volume (GMV) and psychological disorders. Materials and methods A total of 127 CD patients (62 CD-A, 65 CD-R) and 92 healthy controls (HCs) were enrolled and analyzed in this study. The Crohn's disease activity index (CDAI) was used as the grouping criteria. Voxel-based morphometry (VBM) was applied to investigate gray matter volume (GMV), white matter volume (WMV) and global cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume alterations. Pearson correlation analysis was used to evaluate the relationships. Results The CSF volume was negatively correlated with the disease duration in CD-R. Increased GMV of CD was observed in the parahippocampal gyrus, precentral gyrus, precuneous cortex, and subcallosal cortex, decreased was located in the occipital pole, precentral gyrus, inferior temporal gyrus, middle frontal gyrus, angular gyrus, frontal pole, lateral occipital cortex, and lingual gyrus. The GMV in the right temporal pole, left precuneous cortex, and left cingulate gyrus had a positive correlation with erythrocyte and hemoglobin in CD groups. The GMV in the right frontal pole, right postcentral gyrus, and left cingulate gyrus had a negative correlation with somatization in the CD groups. The GMV in the right temporal pole had a negative correlation with psychoticism and other in the CD groups. The GMV in the left cingulate gyrus was positive with bowel symptoms and systemic symptoms in the CD groups. Conclusion Alterations of GMV in CD-A and CD-R and associated correlation with psychological disorders may provide evidence for possible neuro-mechanisms of CD with psychological disorders.
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- Mengting Huang
- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, China
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Nguyen OTP, Misun PM, Hierlemann A, Lohasz C. A Versatile Intestine-on-Chip System for Deciphering the Immunopathogenesis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302454. [PMID: 38253407 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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The multifactorial nature of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) necessitates reliable and practical experimental models to elucidate its etiology and pathogenesis. To model the intestinal microenvironment at the onset of IBD in vitro, it is important to incorporate relevant cellular and noncellular components before inducing stepwise pathogenic developments. A novel intestine-on-chip system for investigating multiple aspects of IBD's immunopathogenesis is presented. The system includes an array of tight and polarized barrier models formed from intestinal epithelial cells on an in-vivo-like subepithelial matrix within one week. The dynamic remodeling of the subepithelial matrix by cells or their secretome demonstrates the physiological relevance of the on-chip barrier models. The system design enables introduction of various immune cell types and inflammatory stimuli at specific locations in the same barrier model, which facilitates investigations of the distinct roles of each cell type in intestinal inflammation development. It is showed that inflammatory behavior manifests in an upregulated expression of inflammatory markers and cytokines (TNF-α). The neutralizing effect of the anti-inflammatory antibody Infliximab on levels of TNF-α and its inducible cytokines could be explicitly shown. Overall, an innovative approach to systematically developing a microphysiological system to comprehend immune-system-mediated disorders of IBD and to identify new therapeutic strategies is presented.
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- Oanh T P Nguyen
- Bio Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zurich, Klingelbergstrasse 48, Basel, CH-4056, Switzerland
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- Bio Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zurich, Klingelbergstrasse 48, Basel, CH-4056, Switzerland
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- Bio Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zurich, Klingelbergstrasse 48, Basel, CH-4056, Switzerland
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- Bio Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zurich, Klingelbergstrasse 48, Basel, CH-4056, Switzerland
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Caparrós E, García-Martinez I, Pedro Zapater, Lucía Madero, Valverde ÁM, Ana Gutiérrez, Francés R. An altered expression of miR-376a-3p and miR-20a-5p in peripheral blood exosomes regulates the autophagy and inflammatory systemic substrates, and relates to the smoking habit and age in Crohn's disease. FASEB J 2024; 38:e23418. [PMID: 38226870 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202301761r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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miRNAs are short single-stranded noncoding RNAs that participate as epigenetic regulators in inflammatory bowel disease. Most miRNAs detectable in serum are concentrated in exosomes, with relevant cargo for immunobiological processes. We set to evaluate the exosomes miRNAs content in the serum of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and run a prospective observational study on CD patients on biological monotherapy and healthy controls. miRNA cargo was evaluated in peripheral blood-derived exosomes. Serum autophagy and inflammatory substrates were measured. Patients were followed for 6 months. Patients (n = 28) showed an overexpression of miR-376a-3p and a downregulation of miR-20a-5p compared to controls (n = 10), without significant differences between patients according to biologics. Serum autophagy substrates ATG4C (r = .57; p = .001) and ACRV1C (r = .66; p = .001) inversely correlated with miR-376a-3p expression, whereas IGF1R correlated with miR-20a-5p expression (r = .42; p = .02). Th1-related cytokines correlated with miR-376a-3p expression, whereas the Th17-associated cytokines inversely correlated with miR-20a-5p expression. Smoking (β = -2.301 CI 95% -3.790/-0.811, p = .004) remained as independent factor related to the overexpression of miR-376a-3p, whereas diagnosis before 16 years of age (β = 2.044 CI 95% 0.934/3.154, p = .001) and a younger age of patients (β = -.720 CI 95% -0.108/-0.035, p = .001) were related to decreased miR-20a-5p expression. Seven patients (25%) had a flare in the 6-month follow-up. Patients with overexpression of miR-376a-3p at the baseline showed an increased risk of flare during this period (OR 0.475 [0.237-0.950], p = .035). Finally, a comparative miRNA signature between biologic monotherapies was also explored. Targeting miR-376a-3p and miR-20a-5p epigenetic regulators may yield homeostatic effects on relevant biological processes related to disease progression in CD patients.
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- Esther Caparrós
- Hepatic and Intestinal Immunobiology Group, Dpto. Medicina Clínica, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Alicante, Spain
- IIS ISABIAL, Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis, Alicante, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sols-Morreale, CSIC/UAM, Madrid, Spain
- CIBERdem, Instituto Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Hepatic and Intestinal Immunobiology Group, Dpto. Medicina Clínica, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Alicante, Spain
- IIS ISABIAL, Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis, Alicante, Spain
- CIBERehd, Instituto Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto IDIBE, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Elche, Spain
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- IIS ISABIAL, Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis, Alicante, Spain
- Servicio Medicina Digestiva, Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis, Alicante, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sols-Morreale, CSIC/UAM, Madrid, Spain
- CIBERdem, Instituto Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Hepatic and Intestinal Immunobiology Group, Dpto. Medicina Clínica, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Alicante, Spain
- IIS ISABIAL, Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis, Alicante, Spain
- CIBERehd, Instituto Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Servicio Medicina Digestiva, Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis, Alicante, Spain
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- Hepatic and Intestinal Immunobiology Group, Dpto. Medicina Clínica, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Alicante, Spain
- IIS ISABIAL, Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis, Alicante, Spain
- CIBERehd, Instituto Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto IDIBE, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Elche, Spain
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Coates MD, Dalessio S, Walter V, Stuart A, Tinsley A, Williams ED, Clarke K. Lifestyle Factors Associated with Abdominal Pain in Quiescent Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Dig Dis Sci 2023; 68:4156-4165. [PMID: 37713034 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-023-08075-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, substance use, and sexual activity, have been shown to influence risk of inflammation and complications in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Little is known about their potential role in abdominal pain generation in IBD. AIMS We performed this study to evaluate for relationships between lifestyle factors and abdominal pain in quiescent IBD (QP-IBD). METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis utilizing data from our institution's IBD Natural History Registry (January 1, 2017-December 31, 2022). Endoscopic evaluation, concurrent laboratory studies and surveys were completed by participants. Demographic and clinical data were also abstracted. RESULTS We identified 177 consecutive patients with quiescent disease (105 females:72 males; 121 with CD:56 with UC) for participation in this study, 93 (52.5%) had QP-IBD. Compared to patients with quiescent IBD without pain (QNP-IBD, patients with QP-IBD exhibited no significant differences in IBD type, location, severity or complication rate. Patients with QP-IBD were more likely to have anxiety/depression (55.9% vs. 32.1%, p = 0.002) and to use antidepressants/anxiolytics (49.5% vs. 21.4%, p < 0.001). They were also less likely to engage in exercise at least three times per week (39.8% vs. 54.8%, p = 0.05) or participate in sexual activity at least monthly (53.8% vs. 69.1%, p = 0.04). On logistic regression analysis, antidepressant and/or anxiolytic use was independently associated with QP-IBD [2.72(1.32-5.62)], while monthly sexual activity was inversely associated [0.48(0.24-0.96)]. CONCLUSION Lifestyle factors, including the lack of sexual activity and exercise, are significantly associated with QP-IBD. Further study is warranted to clarify the relationships between these factors and the development of abdominal pain in quiescent IBD.
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- Matthew D Coates
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Penn State University Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, M.C. HU33, Hershey, PA, 17033, USA.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences and Department of Biochemistry, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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Wang J, Bakker W, de Haan L, Bouwmeester H. Deoxynivalenol increases pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion and reduces primary bile acid transport in an inflamed intestinal in vitro co-culture model. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113323. [PMID: 37803634 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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The fungal secondary metabolite deoxynivalenol (DON) that can contaminate cereal-based food products not only induces inflammation but also reduces bile acid absorption by a healthy human intestine. Bile acid malabsorption is commonly observed in individuals with an inflamed intestine. Here we studied the effects of DON on inflammation and primary bile acid transport using an in vitro model for an inflamed intestine. An inflamed intestinal in vitro model was established by co-culturing a Caco-2 cell-layer and LPS-pre-stimulated THP-1 macrophages in Transwells. We observed a decreased transport of 5 primary bile acids across inflamed co-cultures compared to healthy co-cultures but not of chenodeoxycholic acid. DON exposure further reduced the transport of the affected primary bile acids across the inflamed co-cultures. DON exposure also enhanced the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the inflamed co-cultures, while it did not increase the pro-inflammatory cytokines secretion from LPS-pre-stimulated THP-1 monocultures. Exposure of Caco-2 cell-layers to pro-inflammatory cytokines or THP-1 conditioned media partly mimicked the DON-induced effects of the co-culture model. Local activation of intestinal immune cells reinforces the direct pro-inflammatory effects of DON on intestinal epithelial cells. This affects the bile acid intestinal kinetics in an inflamed intestine.
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- Jingxuan Wang
- Division of Toxicology, Wageningen University and Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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- Division of Toxicology, Wageningen University and Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Division of Toxicology, Wageningen University and Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Division of Toxicology, Wageningen University and Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands
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Blum L, Jarach CM, Ellen ME. Perceptions of shared decision making in gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease: A qualitative analysis. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 115:107877. [PMID: 37437510 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Shared decision-making (SDM) is the partnership and discussion between clinicians and patients to make an appropriate decision based on scientific evidence and patient preferences. Many benefits are associated with SDM; however, little is known about its awareness or use by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinicians in gastroenterology departments across Israel. This study aims to identify barriers and facilitators in implementing SDM as standard practice to achieve optimal disease management and personalized care for patients with IBD. METHODS Sixteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with IBD clinicians across Israel to identify the barriers and facilitators for SDM use. An interview guide was developed, based on the systematic approach of the Theoretical Domain Framework (TDF). Interview transcripts were coded into theoretical domains to identify factors that may impact SDM. RESULTS Sixteen gastroenterologists from nine different hospitals were interviewed. Common TDF domains that presented as barriers were: knowledge, skills, social/professional role and identity, environmental context and resources, and reinforcement. Most participants had never heard the precise term "shared decision making" and lacked formal training on SDM. CONCLUSION This study identified key barriers and facilitators to SDM in IBD clinics across Israel. Main barriers of SDM include limited or nonexistent training; clinicians were unaware of SDM guidelines or techniques. The main facilitators of SDM were clinicians' social and professional role and identity and their beliefs about the influence of IBD and/or CD. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS These influencing factors and TDF domains identified provide a basis for developing future interventions to improve the implementation of SDM within IBD management.
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- Livnat Blum
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Guilford Glazer Faculty of Business and Management and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.
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- Laboratory of Lifestyle Research, Department of Medical Epidemiology, Mario Negri Institute of Pharmacological Research, IRCCS, Italy.
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Guilford Glazer Faculty of Business and Management and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel; Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Canada; Israel Implementation Science and Policy Engagement Centre, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.
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George LA, Feldman HT, Alizadeh M, Abutaleb A, Zullow S, Hine A, Stashek K, Sarkar S, Sun K, Hudesman D, Axelrad J, Cross RK. Histologic Inflammation can Predict Future Clinical Relapse in Ulcerative Colitis Patients in Endoscopic Remission. CROHN'S & COLITIS 360 2023; 5:otad059. [PMID: 37886705 PMCID: PMC10599395 DOI: 10.1093/crocol/otad059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Background In ulcerative colitis (UC), endoscopic improvement, defined as a Mayo Endoscopic Score (MES) of 0 or 1, is a target of treatment. The aim of our study was to evaluate the risk of clinical relapse between patients with an MES of 0 or 1 and determine if histologic activity using the Robarts Histopathologic Index (RHI) was predictive of clinical relapse. Methods UC patients with an MES score of 0 or 1, no prior colectomy, and at least 1 year of outpatient follow-up after colonoscopy were included. Demographic, clinical characteristics, and clinical relapse were retrospectively collected. Biopsy specimens were read by a gastrointestinal pathologist. Primary outcome was defined as a composite of relapse requiring change in medical therapy, new steroid use, UC-related hospitalization, and/or colectomy. Results Four hundred and forty-five UC patients were identified. Ninety-five percent of patients with MES 0 were in histologic remission by the RHI whereas only 35% of patients with MES 1 were in histologic remission. Twenty-six percent of patients experienced a clinical relapse; patients with MES 1 or RHI > 3 were significantly more likely to relapse (P < .01) compared to patients with MES 0 or RHI ≤ 3. When patients were stratified into 4 groups (MES 0, RHI ≤ 3; MES 0, RHI > 3; MES 1, RHI ≤ 3; MES 1, RHI > 3) and adjusted for age and sex, RHI > 3 was predictive of relapse (P = .008). Conclusions UC patients with endoscopic improvement have a high rate of clinical relapse over time. Histologic activity is a predictor of clinical relapse.
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- Lauren A George
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Karabulut A, Kaya M. Crohn's disease from past to present: Research trends and global outcomes with scientometric analysis during 1980 to 2022. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34817. [PMID: 37657036 PMCID: PMC10476823 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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Currently, there is no comprehensive bibliometric study in the literature on Crohn's disease (CD). The aim of this study was to analyze articles published on CD using bibliometric and statistical methods. The aim was to identify current research trends, show global productivity, and determine important players such as countries, journals, institutions, and authors. A total of 16,216 articles published on CD between 1980 and 2022 were analyzed using various statistical and bibliometric methods. Bibliometric network visualization maps were used to perform trend topic analysis, citation analysis, and international collaboration analysis. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used for correlation analysis. The top 3 contributing countries to the literature were the United States of America (USA) (n = 4344, 26.7%), the United Kingdom (UK) (n = 2036, 12.5%) and Germany (n = 1334, 8.2%). The most active institutions were Udice French Research Universities (n = 696), Assistance Publique Hopitaux Paris (n = 570), and Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale Inserm (n = 479). The most productive journals were Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (n = 1100), Journal of Crohn's & Colitis (n = 579), and Gut (n = 510). The most prolific author was Colombel JF. (n = 290). The most frequently researched topics from past to present included infliximab, ulcerative colitis, surgery, pediatrics, adalimumab, magnetic resonance imaging, inflammation, perianal CD/perianal fistula, azathioprine, magnetic resonance enterography, small bowel, stricture/strictureplasty, recurrence, therapy/treatment, ustekinumab, mucosal healing, biomarkers, fistula, quality of life, ultrasonography, epidemiology, capsule endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery/laparoscopy, endoscopy, disease activity, postoperative recurrence, and the Nucleotide Binding Oligomerization Domain Containing 2 gene. We have seen an exponential increase in worldwide publications on CD. In recent years, the major research topics related to CD have been ustekinumab, vedolizumab, fecal calprotectin, therapeutic drug monitoring, biologics, biomarkers, exclusive enteral nutrition, microbiome/microbiota, magnetic resonance enterography, anti-TNF, postoperative complications, and mucosal healing. We determined that countries with large economies, particularly the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, Italy, Japan and China, have taken the lead in research contributions to the development of CD literature.
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- Alpaslan Karabulut
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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Le Berre C, Honap S, Peyrin-Biroulet L. Ulcerative colitis. Lancet 2023; 402:571-584. [PMID: 37573077 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(23)00966-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 195.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong inflammatory disease affecting the rectum and colon to a variable extent. In 2023, the prevalence of ulcerative colitis was estimated to be 5 million cases around the world, and the incidence is increasing worldwide. Ulcerative colitis is thought to occur in people with a genetic predisposition following environmental exposures; gut epithelial barrier defects, the microbiota, and a dysregulated immune response are strongly implicated. Patients usually present with bloody diarrhoea, and the diagnosis is based on a combination of clinical, biological, endoscopic, and histological findings. The aim of medical management is, first, to induce a rapid clinical response and normalise biomarkers and, second, to maintain clinical remission and reach endoscopic normalisation to prevent long-term disability. Treatments for inducing remission include 5-aminosalicylic acid drugs and corticosteroids. Maintenance treatments include 5-aminosalicylic acid drugs, thiopurines, biologics (eg, anti-cytokines and anti-integrins), and small molecules (Janus kinase inhibitors and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulators). Although the therapeutic options are expanding, 10-20% of patients still require proctocolectomy for medically refractory disease. The keys to breaking through this therapeutic ceiling might be the combination of therapeutics with precision and personalised medicine.
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- Catherine Le Berre
- Institut des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, Hépato-Gastro-Entérologie et Assistance Nutritionnelle, Inserm CIC 1413, Inserm UMR 1235, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences, King's College London, London UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, INFINY Institute, FHU-CURE, INSERM NGERE, Nancy University Hospital, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Grüner N, Ortlepp AL, Mattner J. Pivotal Role of Intestinal Microbiota and Intraluminal Metabolites for the Maintenance of Gut-Bone Physiology. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065161. [PMID: 36982235 PMCID: PMC10048911 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Intestinal microbiota, and their mutual interactions with host tissues, are pivotal for the maintenance of organ physiology. Indeed, intraluminal signals influence adjacent and even distal tissues. Consequently, disruptions in the composition or functions of microbiota and subsequent altered host-microbiota interactions disturb the homeostasis of multiple organ systems, including the bone. Thus, gut microbiota can influence bone mass and physiology, as well as postnatal skeletal evolution. Alterations in nutrient or electrolyte absorption, metabolism, or immune functions, due to the translocation of microbial antigens or metabolites across intestinal barriers, affect bone tissues, as well. Intestinal microbiota can directly and indirectly alter bone density and bone remodeling. Intestinal dysbiosis and a subsequently disturbed gut-bone axis are characteristic for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who suffer from various intestinal symptoms and multiple bone-related complications, such as arthritis or osteoporosis. Immune cells affecting the joints are presumably even primed in the gut. Furthermore, intestinal dysbiosis impairs hormone metabolism and electrolyte balance. On the other hand, less is known about the impact of bone metabolism on gut physiology. In this review, we summarized current knowledge of gut microbiota, metabolites and microbiota-primed immune cells in IBD and bone-related complications.
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- Niklas Grüner
- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen and Friedrich-Alexander Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen and Friedrich-Alexander Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Mikrobiologisches Institut-Klinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen and Friedrich-Alexander Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
- Medical Immunology Campus Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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Shelygin YA, Ivashkin VT, Belousova EA, Reshetov IV, Maev IV, Achkasov SI, Abdulganieva DI, Alekseeva OA, Bakulin IG, Barysheva OY, Bolikhov KV, Vardanyan AV, Veselov AV, Veselov VV, Golovenko OV, Gubonina IV, Denisenko VL, Dolgushina AI, Kashnikov VN, Knyazev OV, Kostenko NV, Lakhin AV, Makarchuk PA, Moskalev AI, Nanaeva BA, Nikitin IG, Nikitina NV, Odintsova AK, Omelyanovskiy VV, Оshchepkov AV, Pavlenko VV, Poluektova EA, Sitkin SI, Sushkov OI, Tarasova LV, Tkachev AV, Тimerbulatov VM, Uspenskaya YB, Frolov SA, Khlynova OV, Chashkova EY, Chesnokova OV, Shapina MV, Sheptulin AA, Shifrin OS, Shkurko TV, Shchukina OB. Ulcerative colitis (K51), adults. KOLOPROKTOLOGIA 2023; 22:10-44. [DOI: 10.33878/2073-7556-2023-22-1-10-44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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- Yu. A. Shelygin
- Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology; Russian Medical Academy of Continous Professional Education
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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- Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokimov
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- Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology; Russian Medical Academy of Continous Professional Education
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- North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
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- Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology; Russian Medical Academy of Continous Professional Education
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- Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology; Russian Medical Academy of Continous Professional Education
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- Educational Establishment Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «South-Ural State Medical University» of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation
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- GBUZ Moscow Clinical Scientific Center named after Loginov MHD
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Astrakhan State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
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- Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology
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- Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
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- GAUZ «RCH» of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan
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- GBUZ SO «SOKB No. 1» of the Ministry of Health of the Sverdlovsk Region
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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- North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
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- Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov»
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Rostov State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
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- Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology
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- Perm State Medical University named after E.A. Wagner (PSMU) of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Feaderation
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- Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution «Irkutsk Scientific Center for Surgery and Traumatology»
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- Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology; Russian Medical Academy of Continous Professional Education
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
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- Ryzhikh National Medical Research Center of Coloproctology
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- First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlov of the Ministry of Health of Russia
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Panda SP, Mahamat MSA, Rasool MA, Prasanth DSNBK, Ismail IA, Abasher MAA, Jena BR. Inhibitory effects of mixed flavonoid supplements on unraveled DSS-induced ulcerative colitis and arthritis. BIOIMPACTS : BI 2023; 13:73-84. [PMID: 36817000 PMCID: PMC9923810 DOI: 10.34172/bi.2022.23523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Introduction: The mixed flavonoid supplement (MFS) [Trimethoxy Flavones (TMF) + epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)] can be used to suppress inflammatory ulcers as an ethical medicine in Ayurveda. The inflammation of the rectum and anal regions is mostly attributed to nuclear factor kappa beta (NF-κB) signaling. NF-κB stimulates the expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP9), inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β). Although much research targeted the NF-κB and MMP9 signaling pathways, a subsequent investigation of target mediators in the inflammatory ulcer healing and NF-κB pathway has not been done. Methods: The docking studies of compounds TMF and EGCG were performed by applying PyRx and available software to understand ligand binding properties with the target proteins. The synergistic ulcer healing and anti-arthritic effects of MFS were elucidated using dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colon ulcer in Swiss albino rats. The colon mucosal injury was analyzed by colon ulcer index (CUI) and anorectic tissue microscopy. The IL-1β, tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), and the pERK, MMP9, and NF-κB expressions in the colon tissue were determined by ELISA and Western blotting. RT-PCR determined the mRNA expression for inflammatory marker enzymes. Results: The docking studies revealed that EGCG and TMF had a good binding affinity with MMP9 (i.e., -6.8 and -6.0 Kcal/mol) and NF-kB (-9.4 and 8.3 kcal/mol). The high dose MFS better suppressed ulcerative colitis (UC) and associated arthritis with marked low-density pERK, MMP9, and NF-κB proteins. The CUI score and inflammatory mediator levels were suppressed with endogenous antioxidant levels in MFS treated rats. Conclusion: The MFS effectively unraveled anorectic tissue inflammation and associated arthritis by suppressing NF-κB-mediated MMP9 and cytokines.
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- Siva Prasad Panda
- Pharmacology Research Division, Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India,Corresponding author: Siva Prasad Panda,
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- Pharmacognosy Research Division, College of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, India
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- Pharmacognosy Research Division, College of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vijayawada, AP, India
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- Pharmacognosy Research Division, College of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, India
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- Pharmacognosy Research Division, College of Pharmacy, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, India
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A qualitative study to explore the symptoms and impacts of Crohn's disease and to develop the Crohn's Disease Diary. Qual Life Res 2023; 32:209-223. [PMID: 36056191 PMCID: PMC9829647 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-022-03233-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore symptoms and disease impacts of Crohn's disease and to develop a new patient-reported outcomes (PRO) measure according to industry best practices. METHODS A conceptual model of relevant symptoms experienced by patients with Crohn's disease was developed following a literature review. Three rounds of combined qualitative semi-structured concept elicitation and cognitive debriefing interviews with 36 patients (≥ 16 years) with Crohn's disease and 4 clinicians were conducted to further explore the most commonly reported and most bothersome symptoms to patients. Interview results were used to update the conceptual model as well as items and response options included in The Crohn's Disease Diary, a new PRO measure. RESULTS All patients (N = 36) reported abdominal pain, loose or liquid bowel movements, and high or increased frequency of bowel movements, with most reporting these symptoms spontaneously (100%, 92%, and 75%, respectively). All patients reported bowel movement urgency, but 61% reported this symptom only when probed. Most also reported that symptoms impacted activities of daily living, work/school, and emotional, social, and physical functioning (overall, 78%-100%; spontaneously, 79% - 92%). Data regarding core symptoms of Crohn's disease from clinician concept elicitation interviews supported patient data. The 17-item Crohn's Disease Diary assesses core symptoms and impacts of Crohn's disease over 24 h, and extraintestinal manifestations over 7 days. The content validity of the diary was confirmed during cognitive debriefing interviews. CONCLUSION The Crohn's Disease Diary is a new PRO measure for the assessment of Crohn's disease symptoms and impacts, developed according to industry best practices.
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Genetic and Small-Molecule Modulation of Stat3 in a Mouse Model of Crohn's Disease. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11237020. [PMID: 36498596 PMCID: PMC9736649 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11237020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Crohn's disease (CD), is an inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastro-intestinal tract (GI) and is associated with an increased risk of gastro-intestinal cancer. In the current study, we determined the role of genetic and small-molecule modulation of STAT3 in a mouse model of CD. STAT3 has 2 isoforms (α, β) which are expressed in most cells in a 4:1 ratio (α: β). STAT3α has pro-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic functions, while STAT3β has contrasting roles. We used an animal model of CD consisting of intrarectal administration of 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid and examined the severity of CD in transgenic-mice that express only STAT3α (∆β/∆β), as well as in wild-type (WT) mice administered TTI-101 (formerly C188-9), a small molecule STAT3 inhibitor. We determined that clinical manifestations of CD, such as mortality, rectal-bleeding, colonic bleeding, diarrhea, and colon shortening, were exacerbated in ∆β/∆β transgenic versus cage-control WT mice, while they were markedly decreased by TTI-101 treatment of WT mice. TTI-101 treatment also increased apoptosis of pathogenic CD4+ T cells and reduced colon levels of IL-17-positive cells. Our results indicate that STAT3 contributes to CD and that targeting of STAT3 with TTI-101 may be a useful approach to treating CD.
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Sun A, Li W, Shang S. Association of polymorphisms in the
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promoter region with Crohn's disease. J Clin Lab Anal 2022; 36:e24780. [DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Anna Sun
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine National Clinical Research Center For Child Health Hangzhou China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine National Clinical Research Center For Child Health Hangzhou China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine National Clinical Research Center For Child Health Hangzhou China
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Goll R, Moe ØK, Johnsen KM, Meyer R, Friestad J, Gundersen MD, Kileng H, Johnsen K, Florholmen JR. Pharmacodynamic mechanisms behind a refractory state in inflammatory bowel disease. BMC Gastroenterol 2022; 22:464. [DOI: 10.1186/s12876-022-02559-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background and aims
Biological therapy for inflammatory bowel disease is efficient in many cases but not all. The underlying molecular mechanisms behind non-response to biological therapy in inflammatory bowel disease are poorly described. Therefore, we aimed to characterize the mucosal cytokine transcript profile in non-immunogenic, non-responder patients with adequate trough level.
Material and methods
Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) (n = 21) and Crohn’s disease (CD) (n = 12) with non-response to biological therapy (anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) or vedolizumab) were included. Reference groups were A: untreated patients with UC or CD at debut of disease who had severe 1-year outcome, B: patients with UC or CD treated to endoscopic remission with biological agents, and C: healthy normal controls. Mucosal transcripts of TNF, interleukin (IL)17 and IL23 were measured by reverse transcription real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction.
Results
Of the non-responders, 2 out of 12 CD and 1 out of 21 UC patients needed surgery during follow-up. Of the remaining non-responding patients, 8 out of 10 CD and 12 out of 20 UC patients switched biologic treatment. The remaining 2 CD and 8 UC patients continued treatment with the same biological agent with the addition of steroids, immunomodulators (AZA/MTX) and /or local steroids/5ASA. Twelve (8 UC/4 CD) out of 20 IBD patients were still non-responders after changing biological therapy to either anti-TNF (2), vedolizumab (9) or ustekinumab (1).
The transcripts of IL17, IL23 and TNF were significantly upregulated in the non-response group compared to normal controls and patients in remission. In UC, 24% of the non-responders had normal mucosal TNF transcript indicating a non-TNF mediated inflammation. No obvious differences in gene expression were observed between primary and secondary non-responders, nor between anti-TNF and vedolizumab non-responders.
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Mucosal transcripts of IL17 and IL23 are highly associated with non-response to biological therapy, whereas some UC patients may also have a non-TNF mediated inflammatory pathway.
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Tang K, Kong D, Peng Y, Guo J, Zhong Y, Yu H, Mai Z, Chen Y, Chen Y, Cui T, Duan S, Li T, Liu N, Zhang D, Ding Y, Huang J. Ginsenoside Rc attenuates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis, intestinal inflammatory, and barrier function by activating the farnesoid X receptor. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1000444. [PMID: 36386150 PMCID: PMC9649634 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1000444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Objectives: Farnesoid X receptor (FXR) activation is involved in ameliorating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis (UC), and inflammatory regulation may be involved in its mechanism. Ginsenoside Rc (Rc) is a major component of Panax ginseng, and it plays an excellent role in the anti-inflammatory processes. Our aim is to explore the alleviative effect of Rc on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced inflammation and deficiencies in barrier function based on FXR signaling. Materials and Methods: In vitro, we treated human intestinal epithelial cell lines (LS174T) with LPS to explore the anti-inflammatory effect of Rc supplementation. In vivo, a DSS-induced IBD mice model was established, and the changes in inflammatory and barrier function in colons after Rc treatment were measured using the disease activity index (DAI), hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, immunofluorescence, ELISA, and qPCR. Molecular docking analysis, luciferase reporter gene assay, and qPCR were then used to analyze the binding targets of Rc. DSS-induced FXR-knockout (FXR-/-) mice were used for further validation. Results: Rc significantly recovered the abnormal levels of inflammation indexes (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and NF-KB) induced by LPS in LS174T. DSS-induced C57BL/6 mice exhibited a significantly decreased body weight and elevated DAI, as well as a decrease in colon weight and length. Increased inflammatory markers (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, ICAM1, NF-KB, F4/80, and CD11b displayed an increased expression) and damaged barrier function (Claudin-1, occludin, and ZO-1 displayed a decreased expression) were observed in DSS-induced C57BL/6 mice. Nevertheless, supplementation with Rc mitigated the increased inflammatory and damaged barrier function associated with DSS. Further evaluation revealed an activation of FXR signaling in Rc-treated LS174T, with FXR, BSEP, and SHP found to be upregulated. Furthermore, molecular docking indicated that there is a clear interaction between Rc and FXR, while Rc activated transcriptional expression of FXR in luciferase reporter gene assay. However, these reversal abilities of Rc were not observed in DSS-induced FXR-/- mice. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that Rc may ameliorate inflammation and barrier function in the intestine, which in turn leads to the attenuation of DSS-induced UC, in which Rc may potentially activate FXR signaling to protect the intestines from DSS-induced injury.
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- Kaijia Tang
- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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UGAR M, KAMIŞ F, BEYAZIT Y. İnflamatuvar barsak hastalığı olan hastalarda klinik özellikler, tedavi seçenekleri ve komplikasyonların değerlendirilmesi. FAMILY PRACTICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 2022. [DOI: 10.22391/fppc.1088562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction: Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) form a group of inflammatory diseases occurring in genetically-susceptible people, which are characterized by chronic progression and whose cause is not fully known. The aim of this study is to determine the incidence of IBD in our region and examine the clinical characteristics, sociodemographic features, and treatment results of IBD patients.Methods: Our study retrospectively investigates 211 patients over 18 years of age who were monitored for an IBD diagnosis between January 2, 2013, and December 31, 2019, by the gastroenterology department of Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University’s Faculty of Medicine. The mean age, female-male ratio, smoking habits, disease severity, and localization sites were identified for included patients. Local and systemic complications of administered treatment types and reasons for surgical treatment were also assessed in patients.Results: Of the 211 patients with IBD diagnoses, 158 (74.9%) had Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and 53 (25.1%) had a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease (CD). The mean age at the time of diagnosis was 43.97±16.22 years for UC patients and 42.30±14.73 years for CD cases. The involvement sites for UC were distal colitis for 58.4% of patients, left colon for 24.1% of patients, pancolitis for 16.5% of patients, and backwash ileitis for 7% of patients. According to the treatment results, 152 (72.0%) patients took 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) alone, 48 (22.8%) took thiopurine, and 20 (9.5%) took anti-TNF.Conclusion: Knowing the demographic, clinical, and laboratory features of these diseases, which are frequently seen in our region, can support the early identification of probable complications that may occur and the selection of appropriate approaches during diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up monitoring of these diseases.Keywords: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Severity of Illness Index, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea
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- Mücahit UGAR
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale
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Lactobacillus salivarius UCC118™ Dampens Inflammation and Promotes Microbiota Recovery to Provide Therapeutic Benefit in a DSS-Induced Colitis Model. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10071383. [PMID: 35889102 PMCID: PMC9324116 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10071383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The use of probiotics such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium spp. as a therapeutic against inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is of significant interest. Lactobacillus salivarus strain UCC118TM is a commensal that has been shown to possess probiotic properties in vitro and anti-infective properties in vivo. However, the usefulness of UCC118 TM as a therapeutic against colitis remains unclear. This study investigates the probiotic potential of Lactobacillus salivarius, UCC118™ in a mouse model of colitis. DSS-induced colitis was coupled with pre-treatment or post-treatment with UCC118TM by daily oral gavage. In the pre-treatment model of colitis, UCC118TM reduced the severity of the disease in the early stages. Improvement in disease severity was coupled with an upregulation of tissue IL-10 levels and increased expression of macrophage M2 markers. This anti-inflammatory activity of UCC118TM was further confirmed in vitro, using a model of LPS-treated bone marrow-derived macrophages. Taken together, these results suggest that UCC118TM may promote the resolution of inflammation. This was supported in a mouse model of established DSS-induced colitis whereby UCC118TM treatment accelerated recovery, as evidenced by weight, stool, histological markers and the recovery of microbiome-associated dysbiosis with an increased abundance of beneficial commensal species. These results demonstrate the potential of Lactobacillus salivarius UCC118TM as a probiotic-based therapeutic strategy to promote health through the upregulation of anti-inflammatory IL-10 and protect against dysbiosis during IBD.
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Fung BM, Markarian E, Serper M, Tabibian JH. Current Applications of Telemedicine in Gastroenterology. Am J Gastroenterol 2022; 117:1072-1079. [PMID: 35385404 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Telemedicine generally refers to the use of technology to communicate with patients and provide health care from a distance. Advances in technology, specifically computers, cellphones, and other mobile devices, have facilitated healthcare providers' growing ability to virtually monitor and mentor patients. There has been a progressive expansion in the use of telemedicine in the field of gastroenterology (GI), which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this review, we discuss telemedicine-its history, various forms, and limitations-and its current applications in GI. Specifically, we focus on telemedicine in GI practice in general and specific applications, including the management of inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, and colorectal cancer surveillance and its use as an aid in endoscopic procedures.
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- Brian M Fung
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Academy of Science and Medicine, Crescenta Valley High School, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Sylmar, California, USA
- Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Nag A, Romero B. Development and content validation of patient-reported outcomes tools for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease in adults with moderate-to-severe disease. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2022; 20:75. [PMID: 35525935 PMCID: PMC9078017 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-022-01975-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are associated with a range of symptoms that adversely affect health-related quality of life. This research aimed to develop and validate two patient-reported outcome (PRO) tools to assess signs and symptoms in patients with moderate-to-severe UC or CD. METHODS PRO-UC and PRO-CD Diaries were developed in accordance with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations. Data were collected from concept elicitation interviews (in which patients described their symptoms and experience of the disease) and further refined through cognitive interviews (in which patients assessed the relevance and clarity of questions in the tools). RESULTS Interviews were conducted with 12 patients for each indication. Five symptoms (urgent bowel movements, abdominal pain, frequent bowel movements, bloody stools, diarrhea/watery stools) were reported by 83-100% of participants with UC and were included in the final 6-item PRO-UC Diary: stool frequency, rectal bleeding (2 items), diarrhea, rectal urgency, and abdominal pain. For CD, seven symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea/loose stools, urgent bowel movements, fatigue/tiredness/weakness, frequent bowel movements, bloody stools, nausea) were reported by 50-100% of participants. These, together with vomiting and incontinence (reported by 42% and 33% of participants, respectively), were included in the final 10-item PRO-CD Diary, covering abdominal pain (2 items), stool frequency, liquid/very soft stool frequency, rectal bleeding, rectal urgency, nausea, vomiting, bowel incontinence, and general well-being. Symptoms were consistently cited across both indications to have an impact on quality of life, with frequent complaints being the need to always be near a toilet and inability to leave home, as well as general pain, discomfort, and nausea. For both tools, questions were accurately interpreted, with at least 67% of participants in both indications stating that items were easy to answer/relevant to their condition and symptoms were easy to recall over the last 24 h. CONCLUSIONS Both the PRO-UC and PRO-CD Diaries were developed and validated in accordance with FDA recommendations, providing two new tools for use in clinical trials to assess response to treatment in patients with UC or CD. Psychometric analyses are warranted to fully evaluate their properties and value for use in clinical trials.
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- Arpita Nag
- Takeda Development Center Americas, Lexington, MA, USA
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Linares R, Gutiérrez A, Márquez-Galera Á, Caparrós E, Aparicio JR, Madero L, Payá A, López-Atalaya JP, Francés R. Transcriptional regulation of chemokine network by biologic monotherapy in ileum of patients with Crohn’s disease. Pharmacotherapy 2022; 147:112653. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Huang M, Li X, Fan W, Li J, Zhu L, Lei P, Wu L, Sun Q, Zou Y, Han P. Alterations of Regional Homogeneity in Crohn's Disease With Psychological Disorders: A Resting-State fMRI Study. Front Neurol 2022; 13:817556. [PMID: 35185768 PMCID: PMC8847745 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.817556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abnormal psychological processing in the central nervous system has been found in Crohn's disease (CD) patients. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance images of 57 inactive and 58 active CD patients, and 92 healthy controls (HC) were obtained. The psychological assessment used a psychological questionnaire that was collected within 1 week before functional MRI examination. We investigated the neural basis of CD patients and the correlation among regional homogeneity (ReHo), clinical features and psychological assessment scores. We found that more severe psychological assessment disorder scores were observed in the active CD group than in the inactive CD group and HC group (P<0.001). Compared with HC, the active CD patients exhibited higher ReHo values in the frontal superior medial, frontal middle and lower values in the postcentral, supplementary motor area, and temporal middle. Meanwhile, inactive CD patients exhibited higher ReHo values in the frontal middle and lower ReHo values in the precentral, postcentral and putamen (all voxel P< 0.001, cluster P<0.01, corrected). The values of the frontal superior medial, postcentral and supplementary motor area were correlation with psychological assessment scores (r = 0.38, −0.41, −0.32, P = 0.001, 0.014, 0.003), and the clinical features of simple endoscopic score for Crohn's disease and erythrocyte sedimentation rate were negatively correlated with psychological assessment scores in active CD patients (r = −0.35, −0.34, P = 0.06, 0.08). These results provide evidence for abnormal resting-state brain activity in CD and suggest that the psychological of CD may play a critical role in brain function.
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- Mengting Huang
- Department of Radiology, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
- Yan Zou
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Ping Han
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Inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease, is an idiopathic chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Since neither the clinical manifestations nor the morphologic features of inflammatory bowel disease are pathognomonic alone, the differential diagnosis to consider is relatively broad, and it relies on the synthesis of clinical, endoscopic, and microscopic features. Long-held histologic diagnostic principles include recognizing structural and inflammatory features of chronicity, that is, architectural distortion, basal plasmacytosis, and expansion of the lamina propria lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate. In addition, evaluation of the neutrophilic inflammation and related crypt and epithelial destruction is essential to gauge the activity of the disease. Nevertheless, these features can be difficult to confirm in special settings, including at the inception of the disease or in partially treated cases. This review will explore the classic morphologic features of ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease, followed by a detailed discussion of atypical and diagnostically challenging presentations and a brief review of the clinical aspects necessary for the daily practice of pathologists.
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Yu J, Park SJ, Kim HW, Lim YJ, Park J, Cha JM, Ye BD, Kim TO, Kim HS, Lee HS, Jung SY, Kim Y, Choi CH. Effectiveness and Safety of Golimumab in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis: A Multicenter, Prospective, Postmarketing Surveillance Study. Gut Liver 2021; 16:764-774. [PMID: 34959224 PMCID: PMC9474494 DOI: 10.5009/gnl210335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Golimumab has been used for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) since 2013. However, there is limited data on the effectiveness and safety of the real-world use of golimumab in Asian patients. Methods This was a multicenter, prospective, observational study. We enrolled patients with moderate-to-severe UC who were administered subcutaneous golimumab at 46 medical centers between May 2014 and November 2019. The primary outcome was the effectiveness and safety of golimumab at week 22. Clinical outcomes and adverse events were assessed according to partial Mayo score at weeks 0, 2, 6, 14, and 22. Results A total of 130 patients were included (mean age 45.7±16.0 years). The clinical response/remission rates at weeks 2, 6, 14, and 22 were 40.4%/22.9%, 56.0%/35.8%, 70.6%/49.5%, and 67.9%/48.6%, respectively. Based on full Mayo score at week 14, clinical response and remission rates were 84.2% and 39.5%, respectively. Mucosal healing rate was 65.8%. In multivariate analysis with logistic regression, longer disease duration was significantly associated with a higher clinical response rate (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.136; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.006 to 1.282; p=0.040 at week 6; aOR, 1.256; 95% CI, 1.049 to 1.503; p=0.013 at week 22). A higher baseline Mayo endoscopic subscore was significantly associated with a lower clinical response rate at week 6 (aOR, 0.248; 95% CI, 0.089 to 0.692; p=0.008). The incidence of adverse drug reactions was 4.6% (6/130, nine events). No serious unexpected adverse drug reactions or deaths were reported. Conclusions Golimumab was effective and safe as an induction and maintenance treatment for Korean patients with moderate-to-severe UC.
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- Jongwook Yu
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.,Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Medical Affairs, Janssen Korea Ltd., Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Łodyga M, Eder P, Gawron-Kiszka M, Dobrowolska A, Gonciarz M, Hartleb M, Kłopocka M, Małecka-Wojciesko E, Radwan P, Reguła J, Zagórowicz E, Rydzewska G. Guidelines for the management of patients with Crohn's disease. Recommendations of the Polish Society of Gastroenterology and the Polish National Consultant in Gastroenterology. PRZEGLAD GASTROENTEROLOGICZNY 2021; 16:257-296. [PMID: 34976235 PMCID: PMC8690943 DOI: 10.5114/pg.2021.110914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This paper is an update of the diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations of the National Consultant for Gastroenterology and the Polish Society of Gastroenterology from 2012. It contains 46 recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment, both pharmacological and surgical, of Crohn's disease in adults. The guidelines were developed by a group of experts appointed by the Polish Society of Gastroenterology and the National Consultant in the field of Gastroenterology. The methodology related to the GRADE methodology was used to assess the quality and strength of the available recommendations. The degree of expert support for the proposed statement, assessment of the quality of evidence and the strength of the recommendation was assessed on a 6-point Likert scale. Voting results, quality and strength ratings with comments are included with each statement.
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- Michał Łodyga
- Department of Gastroenterology with the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Subdivision, Central Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dietetics and Internal Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Heliodor Święcicki University Hospital, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dietetics and Internal Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Heliodor Święcicki University Hospital, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Military Institute of Medicine, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nutritional Disorders, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Oncology, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Oncological Gastroenterology, Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Clinical Oncology, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Oncological Gastroenterology, Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gastroenterology with the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Subdivision, Central Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, Warsaw, Poland
- Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce, Poland
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Mansour HH, Alajerami YS, Najim AA, Abushab KM. Computed Tomography Enterography Demonstrates Association to Histopathological Grading of Small Bowel Crohn’s Activity. ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.29333/ejgm/11317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Wright PB, McDonald E, Bravo-Blas A, Baer HM, Heawood A, Bain CC, Mowat AM, Clay SL, Robertson EV, Morton F, Nijjar JS, Ijaz UZ, Milling SWF, Gaya DR. The mannose receptor (CD206) identifies a population of colonic macrophages in health and inflammatory bowel disease. Sci Rep 2021; 11:19616. [PMID: 34608184 PMCID: PMC8490356 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98611-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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To understand the contribution of mononuclear phagocytes (MNP), which include monocyte-derived intestinal macrophages, to the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it is necessary to identify functionally-different MNP populations. We aimed to characterise intestinal macrophage populations in patients with IBD. We developed 12-parameter flow cytometry protocols to identify and human intestinal MNPs. We used these protocols to purify and characterize colonic macrophages from colonic tissue from patients with Crohn’s disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), or non-inflamed controls, in a cross-sectional study. We identify macrophage populations (CD45+CD64+ HLA-DR+) and describe two distinct subsets, differentiated by their expression of the mannose receptor, CD206. CD206+ macrophages expressed markers consistent with a mature phenotype: high levels of CD68 and CD163, higher transcription of IL-10 and lower expression of TREM1. CD206− macrophages appear to be less mature, with features more similar to their monocytic precursors. We identified and purified macrophage populations from human colon. These appear to be derived from a monocytic precursor with high CCR2 and low CD206 expression. As these cells mature, they acquire expression of IL-10, CD206, CD63, and CD168. Targeting the newly recruited monocyte-derived cells may represent a fruitful avenue to ameliorate chronic inflammation in IBD.
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- Pamela B Wright
- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK
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- MRC Centre for Inflammation Research, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, 120 University Place, Glasgow, G12 8TA, UK.
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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Rosevics L, Ramos Júnior O. ILEOSCOPY: WHEN ILEAL EVALUATION IS NOT MANDATORY DURING COLONOSCOPY. ARQUIVOS DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA 2021; 58:175-179. [PMID: 34231662 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-2803.202100000-30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ileitis is defined as ileal inflammation, with several etiologies, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and can be evaluated during the colonoscopy exam, but its mandatory evaluation is discussed, because of few diagnosis and procedure time. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the correlation of colonoscopic ileitis with the clinical presentation, in order to identify the cases where ileal examination is mandatory. METHODS A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted between 2013 and 2017. The examination report, indications for colonoscopy, and medical records were evaluated in order to identify whether the colonoscopic findings were clinically significant. Patients over 18 years of age who had undergone ileoscopy were included, whereas patients below 18 years of age, those with previous intestinal resections, and repeated examinations of the same patient in the study period were excluded. The estimated association measure was the odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals. P-values <0.05 indicated statistical significance. RESULTS A total of 3382 cases were included. Among these participants, 64.5% were females and the average age was 56.9±13.1 years (18-89 years). Ileal alterations were observed in 5.3% of the patients, with 2.69% being clinically significant between all patients, and 0.96% excluding those with IBD. There was a positive correlation between the ileitis findings and IBD control examinations and a negative correlation in screening and change in bowel habit indications. Among the indications with ileitis clinically significant, IBD control still had a positive correlation, 'diarrhea' and 'others' did not show a statistical significance, and all other indications presented a negative correlation for ileal assessment. CONCLUSION Ileal evaluation in only mandatory in IBD control. When the main colonoscopy objective is detecting colonic neoplasms, ileoscopy is unnecessary.
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- Leticia Rosevics
- Universidade Federal do Paraná, Hospital de Clínicas, Curitiba, PR, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Paraná, Hospital de Clínicas, Curitiba, PR, Brasil
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Rosevics L, Kotze LR, Ramos Júnior O. ILEITIS - DO ENDOSCOPIST AND PATHOLOGIST SPEAK THE SAME LANGUAGE? ARQUIVOS DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA 2021; 58:145-149. [PMID: 34231660 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-2803.202100000-25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ileitis is defined as an inflammation of the ileum, which is evaluated during colonoscopy. Biopsies should be performed on altered ileus, aiding to the diagnosis. OBJECTIVE Evaluate the correlation of anatomopathological findings on ileitis between pathologists and endoscopists. METHODS A retrospective, cross-sectional study, between 2013 and 2017. Examination report, indications for colonoscopy, and medical records were evaluated to identify whether the colonoscopic findings were clinically significant. Anatomopathological samples were reviewed by a pathologist expert in gastrointestinal tract. Patients over 18 years of age who had undergone ileoscopy were included, whereas patients below 18 years of age and those with previous intestinal resections were excluded. The correlation was assessed using the kappa coefficient index. RESULTS A total of 5833 colonoscopies were conducted in the study period and 3880 cases were included. Ileal alterations were observed in 206 cases, with 2.94% being clinically significant. A hundred and sixty three biopsies were evaluated using the kappa index, resulting in agreement among pathologists of 0.067 and among pathologist and endoscopist of 0.141. CONCLUSION It was observed that despite the low concordance between pathologists and endoscopists, there was no change in patient outcomes. This study confirms the importance of knowledge of the main anatomopathological changes related to ileitis by pathologists and endoscopists, making the best diagnosis and follow-up.
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- Leticia Rosevics
- Universidade Federal do Paraná, Hospital de Clínicas, Curitiba, PR, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Paraná, Hospital de Clínicas, Curitiba, PR, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Paraná, Hospital de Clínicas, Curitiba, PR, Brasil
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Lazebnik LB, Sarsenbaeva AS, Avalueva EB, Oreshko LS, Sitkin SI, Golovanova EV, Turkina SV, Khlynova OV, Sagalova OI, Mironchev OV. Clinical guidelines “Chronic diarrhea in adults”. EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY 2021:7-67. [DOI: 10.31146/1682-8658-ecg-188-4-7-67] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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- L. B. Lazebnik
- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry” of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russion Federation
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- North-Western state medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov, Ministry of health of the Russian Federation
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- North-Western state medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov, Ministry of health of the Russian Federation
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- North- Western state medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov, Ministry of health of the Russian Federation;
Federal State Budgetary Institution “Almazov National Medical Research Centre” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
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- Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry” of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russion Federation
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- State-funded Educational Establishment of Higher Professional Education “Volgograd State Medical University of the Ministry of Public Health of the Russian Federation”
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- Perm State Medical University named after academician E. A. Vagner Ministry of Health care of Russia
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Linares R, Fernández MF, Gutiérrez A, García-Villalba R, Suárez B, Zapater P, Martínez-Blázquez JA, Caparrós E, Tomás-Barberán FA, Francés R. Endocrine disruption in Crohn's disease: Bisphenol A enhances systemic inflammatory response in patients with gut barrier translocation of dysbiotic microbiota products. FASEB J 2021; 35:e21697. [PMID: 34085740 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202100481r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The relevance of environmental triggers in Crohn's disease remains poorly explored, despite the well-known association between industrialization and disease onset/progression. We have aimed at evaluating the influence of endocrine disrupting chemicals in CD patients. We performed a prospective observational study on consecutive patients diagnosed of CD. Serum levels of endocrine disruptors, short-chain fatty acids, tryptophan and cytokines were measured. Bacterial-DNA and serum endotoxin levels were also evaluated. Gene expression of ER-α, ER-β and GPER was measured in PBMCs. All patients were genotyped for NOD2 and ATG16L1 polymorphisms. A series of 200 CD patients (140 in remission, 60 with active disease) was included in the study. Bisphenol A was significantly higher in patients with active disease versus remission and in colonic versus ileal disease. GPER was significantly increased in active patients and correlated with BPA levels. BPA was significantly increased in patients with bacterial-DNA and correlated with serum endotoxin levels, (r = 0.417; P = .003). Serum butyrate and tryptophan levels were significantly lower in patients with bacterial-DNA and an inverse relationship was present between them and BPA levels (r = -0.491; P = .001) (r = -0.611; P = .001). Serum BPA levels correlated with IL-23 (r = 0.807; P = .001) and IL-17A (r = 0.743; P = .001). The multivariate analysis revealed an independent significant contribution of BPA and bacterial-DNA to serum levels of IL-23 and IL-17A. In conclusion, bisphenol A significantly affects systemic inflammatory response in CD patients with gut barrier disruption and dysbiotic microbiota secretory products in blood. These results provide evidence of an endocrine disruptor playing an actual pathogenic role on CD.
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- Raquel Linares
- Departamento de Medicina Clínica, Universidad Miguel Hernández, San Juan de Alicante, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CIBM), Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs. GRANADA), Granada, Spain.,CIBEResp, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- IIS ISABIAL, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.,CIBERehd, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CIBM), Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (ibs. GRANADA), Granada, Spain.,CIBEResp, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- IIS ISABIAL, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.,CIBERehd, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Departamento de Farmacología, Universidad Miguel Hernández, San Juan de Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Clínica, Universidad Miguel Hernández, San Juan de Alicante, Spain.,IIS ISABIAL, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina Clínica, Universidad Miguel Hernández, San Juan de Alicante, Spain.,IIS ISABIAL, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.,CIBERehd, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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ABSTRACT In this review article, we present the latest developments in quantitative imaging biomarkers based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), applied to the diagnosis, assessment of response to therapy, and assessment of prognosis of Crohn disease. We also discuss the biomarkers' limitations and future prospects. We performed a literature search of clinical and translational research in Crohn disease using diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI-MRI), dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI), motility MRI, and magnetization transfer MRI, as well as emerging topics such as T1 mapping, radiomics, and artificial intelligence. These techniques are integrated in and combined with qualitative image assessment of magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) examinations. Quantitative MRI biomarkers add value to MRE qualitative assessment, achieving substantial diagnostic performance (area under receiver-operating curve = 0.8-0.95). The studies reviewed show that the combination of multiple MRI sequences in a multiparametric quantitative fashion provides rich information that may help for better diagnosis, assessment of severity, prognostication, and assessment of response to biological treatment. However, the addition of quantitative sequences to MRE examinations has potential drawbacks, including increased scan time and the need for further validation before being used in therapeutic drug trials as well as the clinic.
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Morshedzadeh N, Shahrokh S, Chaleshi V, Karimi S, Mirmiran P, Zali MR. The effects of flaxseed supplementation on gene expression and inflammation in ulcerative colitis patients: An open-labelled randomised controlled trial. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14035. [PMID: 33482045 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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AIMS Inflammatory bowel disease, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestinal mucosa, is a clinical presentation of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). This study investigated the effect of grounded flaxseed (GF) and flaxseed oil (FO) on clinical biomarkers, quality of life and diseases activity in patients with UC. This research was conducted among 90 patients with UC for 12 weeks using an open-labelled randomised controlled trial design. METHODS The participants were randomly assigned into two intervention groups supplemented with GF (30 gr/day) and FO (10 gr/day) as well as a control group. The participants' data were collected prior to and 12 weeks after the intervention. The one-way analysis of variance was run to compare variables. RESULTS A total of 75 patients completed the study. After the intervention, hs-CRP (P < .001) and Mayo score (P < .001) were reduced significantly, but quality of life was increased significantly (P < .001) in the GF and FO groups compared with the control. A significant increase was observed in IL-10 concentration in the FO group, but no significant change was found in serum levels of IL-10 in the control group. Moreover, the decrease in Mayo score was greater in patients at more severe stages of the disease (P < .05). No difference was observed between the intervention groups and control group in mRNA expression level of TLR4 at the 12th week. CONCLUSION In conclusion, grounded flaxseed and FO attenuated systemic inflammation and improved disease severity in UC patients.
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- Nava Morshedzadeh
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bonnaud G, Haennig A, Altwegg R, Caron B, Boivineau L, Zallot C, Gilleta de Saint-Joseph C, Moreau J, Gonzalez F, Reynaud D, Faure P, Aygalenq P, Combis JM, Peyrin-Biroulet L. Real-life pilot study on the impact of the telemedicine platform EasyMICI-MaMICI ® on quality of life and quality of care in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Scand J Gastroenterol 2021; 56:530-536. [PMID: 33691075 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2021.1894602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Telemedicine has shown promising results in the follow up of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. This study compared quality of life and disease activity in patients with inflammatory bowel disease monitored using a telemedicine platform versus standard care. METHODS In this prospective multicenter study, patients with active inflammatory bowel disease were randomized to EasyMICI-MaMICI® telemedicine platform or standard care. The main objective was to assess the efficacy of the software platform, as measured by quality of life and quality of care. Secondary outcomes were changes in the use of healthcare resources, and patient satisfaction in the MaMICI group. RESULTS Fifty-four patients were enrolled (November 2017-June 2018); 59.3% had Crohn's disease and 40.7% ulcerative colitis. Forty-two patients received biologics at inclusion. After 12 months, a significant improvement in quality of life was observed with MaMICI versus standard care, with mean (standard deviation) changes from baseline of 14.8 (11.8) vs 6.3 (9.7) in the SIBDQ scores and 18.5 (18.7) vs 2.4 (8.3) in the EuroQol 5 D-3L questionnaire scores (both p ≤ .02). Disease activity was similar in both treatment groups. Use of MaMICI slightly reduced healthcare utilization versus controls (mean gastroenterologist consultations 2.2 vs 4.1; p = .1308). Overall satisfaction with MaMICI was high (mean score 7/10), and 46.2% of remaining patients in the MaMICI group continued to use the platform until 12 months. CONCLUSION Significant improvement in quality of life and overall satisfaction with this telemedicine platform, indicates that further evaluation of EasyMICI-MaMICI in larger numbers of patients with inflammatory bowel disease is warranted.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saint Eloi Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, Nancy University Hospital, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saint Eloi Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, Nancy University Hospital, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Grand-Sud Polyclinic, Nîmes, France
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- Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Pasteur Clinic, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, Nancy University Hospital, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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YOLDAŞ İLKTAÇ H, KIZILTAN G, OZANSOY M, KILIÇ Ü, ÖZMEN TOĞAY S, KESKİN İ, ÖZDEMİR EM, GÜNAL MY. The Effect of Probiotic and Omega-3 Supplements on Total Oxidant and Total Antioxidant Levels in Experimental Colitis. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.33808/clinexphealthsci.865058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Bolwell JG, Wild D. Indications, Contraindications, and Considerations for Video Capsule Endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2021; 31:267-276. [PMID: 33743925 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2020.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Video capsule endoscopy is indicated in a broad range of clinical settings, most commonly in evaluating suspected small bowel bleeding. It is also useful in diagnosing Crohn's disease and monitoring patients with known Crohn's. Video capsule endoscopy has a role in evaluating patients with refractory celiac disease symptoms and in surveying patients with polyposis syndromes. The only absolute contraindication to video capsule endoscopy is luminal gastrointestinal tract obstruction. Despite manufacturer statement, video capsule endoscopy can be used safely in patients with implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators, and ventricular assist devices.
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- Jacquelyn G Bolwell
- Duke University Medical Center, 1151 Duke South, Yellow Zone, Box 3534, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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Yu J, Park J, Kang EA, Park SJ, Park JJ, Kim TI, Kim WH, Cheon JH. Prognostic Value of Terminal Ileal Inflammation in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis. Gut Liver 2021; 15:858-866. [PMID: 33767032 PMCID: PMC8593494 DOI: 10.5009/gnl20294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Few studies have investigated terminal ileal lesions and their prognostic value in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). We evaluated the clinical significance of these lesions as a prognostic factor in patients with UC who were in clinical remission. Methods We retrospectively selected 567 of 4,066 colonoscopy reports that included positive findings from orificial observations of the terminal ileum (TI) and appendix in patients with UC. We finally recruited patients who were in clinical remission (n=204). We compared the clinical courses, including relapse and other prognostic parameters associated with UC, between the groups. Results The baseline patient characteristics were not significantly different between patients with (n=69, TI+ group) and without TI lesions (n=135, TI- group), although there were more never-smokers in the TI+ group (n=57 [82.6%] in the TI+ group; n=86 [63.7%] in the TI- group; p=0.005). Of note, appendiceal orifice inflammation (AOI) was less frequently found in the TI+ group (14.5%) than in the TI- group (71.9%, p<0.001). The cumulative relapse rate was numerically higher in the TI- group, but it was not significantly different according to the Kaplan-Meier analysis (p=0.116). Multivariate Cox regression analysis also revealed advanced age at diagnosis as the most significant factor (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.964; 95% confidence interval, 0.932 to 0.998; p=0.037), but neither TI inflammation nor AOI were significantly associated with the cumulative relapse rate in patients with UC in clinical remission. Conclusions For patients with UC in clinical remission, neither terminal ileal lesions nor AOI had significant clinical or predictive value for future relapse.
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- Jongwook Yu
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Villanacci V, Reggiani-Bonetti L, Salviato T, Leoncini G, Cadei M, Albarello L, Caputo A, Aquilano MC, Battista S, Parente P. Histopathology of IBD Colitis. A practical approach from the pathologists of the Italian Group for the study of the gastrointestinal tract (GIPAD). Pathologica 2021; 113:39-53. [PMID: 33686309 PMCID: PMC8138698 DOI: 10.32074/1591-951x-235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are lifelong disorders in which an interaction between genetic and environmental factors is involved. IBDs include two entities: Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC); these can be adequately diagnosed and distinguished with a correct methodological approach based on communicating exhaustive clinical, endoscopic and laboratory information to the pathologist and performing adequate bioptic sampling and precise morphological signs including crypt architecture, distribution of inflammation and granulomas, when present. IBD needs to be distinguished from non-IBD colitis, mostly at its onset. Moreover, IBDs are associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal adenocarcinoma. In daily pathological practice, correct diagnosis of IBD and its subclassification as well as a correct detection of dysplasia is imperative to establish the best therapeutic approach.
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- Vincenzo Villanacci
- Institute of Pathology, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
- Correspondence Vincenzo Villanacci Institute of Pathology Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy E-mail:
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- Department of Diagnostic, Clinic and Public Health Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic, Clinic and Public Health Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Institute of Pathology, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milano, Italy
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- University Hospital “San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D’Aragona”, Salerno, Italy
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- Institute of Pathology S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Unit of Pathology, Fondazione IRCCS Ospedale Casa Sollievo Della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Italy
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Kang Z, Zhonga Y, Wu T, Huang J, Zhao H, Liu D. Ginsenoside from ginseng: a promising treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. Pharmacol Rep 2021; 73:700-711. [PMID: 33462754 PMCID: PMC8180475 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-020-00213-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune disease mediated by immune disorder and termed as one of the most refractory diseases by the Word Health Organization. Its morbidity has increased steadily over the past half century worldwide. Environmental, genetic, infectious, and immune factors are integral to the pathogenesis of IBD. Commonly known as the king of herbs, ginseng has been consumed in many countries for the past 2000 years. Its active ingredient ginsenosides, as the most prominent saponins of ginseng, have a wide range of pharmacological effects. Recent studies have confirmed that the active components of Panax ginseng have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects on IBD, including regulating the balance of immune cells, inhibiting the expression of cytokines, as well as activating Toll-like receptor 4, Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor (NLRP), mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling, and so on. Accumulated evidence indicates that ginsenosides may serve as a potential novel therapeutic drug or health product additive in IBD prevention and treatment in the future.
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- Zengping Kang
- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, China.,Experimental Animal Science and Technology Center, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Road, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, China.
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- Science and Technology College, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1689 Meiling Road, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, China.
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Murray FR, Morell B, Biedermann L, Schreiner P. Protein-losing enteropathy as precursor of inflammatory bowel disease: a review of the literature. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/1/e238802. [PMID: 33431540 PMCID: PMC7802676 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-238802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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We report the case of a 63-year-old female patient with liver cirrhosis who presented with symptoms of severe hypoalbuminaemia and diarrhoea. After ruling out other causes of hypoalbuminaemia and confirmation of an elevated faecal α-1 antitrypsin clearance, the diagnosis of protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) could be established. Since PLE is a syndrome caused by various diseases, classified into erosive and non-erosive gastrointestinal diseases or lymphatic obstruction, an extensive work-up was necessary, establishing the final diagnosis of Crohn's disease.
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- Fritz Ruprecht Murray
- Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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OBJECTIVES Inflammation is an important driver of abdominal pain in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, some patients in remission still experience pain. We aimed to identify risk factors associated with abdominal pain in quiescent IBD (QP-IBD) and to characterize differences from patients with active disease experiencing pain (AP-IBD). METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis utilizing data from our institution's IBD Natural History Registry (January 1, 2015-August 31, 2018). Endoscopic evaluation, concurrent laboratory studies, and validated surveys were completed by participants. Demographic and clinical data were also abstracted. RESULTS We recruited 122 patients with quiescent disease (65f:57 m; 93CD:26UC:3Indeterminate) for participation in this study, 74 (60.7%) had QP-IBD. QP-IBD patients were more likely to have anxiety/depression (71.6% vs. 25.0%, p < 0.001) or to use antidepressants (47.3% vs. 22.9%, p < 0.010), opiates (18.9% vs. 2.1%, p < 0.010), other pain medications (50.0% vs. 18.8%, p < 0.010), or corticosteroids (18.9% vs. 2.1%, p < 0.010). On logistic regression analysis, corticosteroid use, anxious/depressed state, and female gender were each independently associated with QP-IBD (p < 0.050 or less). Compared with AP-IBD patients (n = 110, 59f:51 m; 69CD:38UC:3Indeterminate), QP-IBD patients were more likely to use antidepressants (45.6% vs. 26.4%, p < 0.010). Platelet, white blood cell, C-reactive protein, and sedimentation rate levels were all less likely to be elevated in QP-IBD (all p < 0.050), though 44% exhibited pathological elevation in at least one. DISCUSSION QP-IBD was independently associated with corticosteroid use, anxiety/depression, and female gender. Compared with AP-IBD, QP-IBD patients were more likely to use antidepressants and less likely to exhibit elevated inflammatory markers. However, many QP-IBD patients still demonstrated pathological elevation of these tests, demonstrating the need to develop new noninvasive screening methods for this condition.
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Alkhatry M, Al-Rifai A, Annese V, Georgopoulos F, Jazzar AN, Khassouan AM, Koutoubi Z, Nathwani R, Taha MS, Limdi JK. First United Arab Emirates consensus on diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel diseases: A 2020 Delphi consensus. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26:6710-6769. [PMID: 33268959 PMCID: PMC7684461 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i43.6710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are the main entities of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic remittent inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The incidence and prevalence are on the rise worldwide, and the heterogeneity between patients and within individuals over time is striking. The progressive advance in our understanding of the etiopathogenesis coupled with an unprecedented increase in therapeutic options have changed the management towards evidence-based interventions by clinicians with patients. This guideline was stimulated and supported by the Emirates Gastroenterology and Hepatology Society following a systematic review and a Delphi consensus process that provided evidence- and expert opinion-based recommendations. Comprehensive up-to-date guidance is provided regarding diagnosis, evaluation of disease severity, appropriate and timely use of different investigations, choice of appropriate therapy for induction and remission phase according to disease severity, and management of main complications.
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- Maryam Alkhatry
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Department, Ibrahim Bin Hamad Obaid Allah Hospital, Ministry of Health and Prevention, Ras Al Khaiman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sheikh Shakbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Valiant Clinic, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, American Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Gastroenterology Division, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Digestive Disease Unit, Rashid Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Gastroenterology, Mohammed Bin Rashid University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester Academic Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M8 5RB, United Kingdom
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van Schewick CM, Nöltner C, Abel S, Burns SO, Workman S, Symes A, Guzman D, Proietti M, Bulashevska A, Moreira F, Soetedjo V, Lowe DM, Grimbacher B. Altered Microbiota, Impaired Quality of Life, Malabsorption, Infection, and Inflammation in CVID Patients With Diarrhoea. Front Immunol 2020; 11:1654. [PMID: 32849570 PMCID: PMC7412961 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: Diarrhoea is the commonest gastrointestinal symptom in patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence and clinical presentation of chronic and recurrent diarrhoea in the Royal-Free-Hospital (RFH) London CVID cohort, including symptoms, infections, level of inflammation, and microbial diversity. Methods: A cross-sectional study of adult CVID patients (139 out of 172 diagnosed with CVID completed the screening questionnaire). Those with diarrhoea ≥6 days/month had stool and blood samples analysed and completed the short Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (sIBDQ). BMI, spleen-size, lymphocytes and gut-microbial diversity were compared. Due to logistical and clinical restraints, not all patients could be analysed on all measures. Results: 46/139 (33.1%) patients had current significant diarrhoea. In patients with past or present diarrhoea, BMI was lower (median 23.7 vs. 26, p = 0.005), malabsorption more common (57.97 vs. 35.71%, p = 0.011). CD4+ lymphocytes were higher in patients with diarrhoea (p = 0.028; n = 138), but CD4+ naïve lymphocytes were significantly higher in non-diarrhoea patients (p = 0.009, N = 28). Nine patients had confirmed or probable current gastrointestinal infections. Calprotectin was >60 μg/g in 13/29 with significant diarrhoea including 9 without infection. SIBDQ revealed a low median score of 4.74. Microbial alpha diversity was significantly lower in CVID patients compared to healthy household controls. There was no significant difference in alpha diversity in relation to antibiotic intake during the 6 weeks prior to providing samples. Conclusion: Patients with CVID and significant diarrhoea had infections, raised calprotectin, malabsorption, a lower BMI, an impaired quality of life (comparable to active IBD), and they differed from non-diarrhoea patients in their lymphocyte phenotyping. Furthermore, microbial diversity was altered. These findings strongly imply that there may be an inflammatory nature and a systemic predisposition to diarrhoea in CVID, which necessitates further investigation.
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- Cornelia M van Schewick
- Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,Center for Chronic Immunodeficiency, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Immunodeficiency, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Chronic Immunodeficiency, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Immunodeficiency, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,Center for Chronic Immunodeficiency, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Immunodeficiency, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Center for Chronic Immunodeficiency, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Immunodeficiency, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Chronic Immunodeficiency, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Immunodeficiency, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Freiburg Center for Data Analysis and Modeling (FDM), IMBI/ZKS, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,Center for Chronic Immunodeficiency, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Immunodeficiency, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,DZIF - German Center for Infection Research, Satellite Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,CIBSS - Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,RESIST - Cluster of Excellence 2155 to Hanover Medical School, Satellite Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Ribaldone DG, Brigo S, Mangia M, Saracco GM, Astegiano M, Pellicano R. Oral Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and the Role of Non-Invasive Surrogate Markers of Disease Activity. MEDICINES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 7:E33. [PMID: 32560118 PMCID: PMC7345678 DOI: 10.3390/medicines7060033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), can be associated with several extra-intestinal manifestations requiring a multidisciplinary management both in terms of work-up and therapy. Oral lesions are common in patients with IBD, with a prevalence ranging from 5% to 50%. These can represent an oral location of IBD as well as a side-effect of drugs used to treat the intestinal disease. Oral manifestations, occurring in patients with IBD, can be divided in nonmalignant, specific, and non-specific ones, and malignant lesions. While there is undoubtedly a need to search for an IBD in patients with oral lesions associated with intestinal symptoms, the work-up of those with an exclusive oral lesion should be personalized. Fecal calprotectin is a non-invasive marker of intestinal inflammation and may be used to select which patients need to undergo endoscopic examination, thereby avoiding unnecessary investigations. The pharmacological armamentarium to treat oral lesions associated with IBD includes topical or systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, and biologic drugs.
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- Bow Lane Dental Group, St George’s Hospital, Bupa Dental Care, London SW17 0QT, UK;
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy; (M.M.); (G.M.S.)
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy; (M.M.); (G.M.S.)
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- Unit of Gastroenterology, Molinette Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy; (M.A.); (R.P.)
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- Unit of Gastroenterology, Molinette Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy; (M.A.); (R.P.)
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