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From triggers to interfaces: polymer-stabilized nano-co-crystals for robust mesalazine delivery in UC.
Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

From triggers to interfaces: polymer-stabilized nano-co-crystals for robust mesalazine delivery in UC.

Ulcerative colitis changes the colonic environment in ways that can make current mesalazine formulations release unpredictably. New delivery approaches aimed at stabilising drug interfaces could lead to more consistent...

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Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus -Derived Extracellular Vesicles Alleviate Colitis via PPAR Signaling and the Gut Microbiota–Metabolite Axis
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus -Derived Extracellular Vesicles Alleviate Colitis via PPAR Signaling and the Gut Microbiota–Metabolite Axis

This preclinical study suggests probiotic-derived extracellular vesicles may reduce intestinal inflammation and restore barrier function via PPARγ signaling and changes to the gut microbiome—an early step toward...

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Efficacy and safety of tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors and mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of fistulizing Crohn’s disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Frontiers in Immunology

Efficacy and safety of tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors and mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of fistulizing Crohn’s disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

This analysis directly addresses treatments commonly used for perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease and compares biologic anti-TNF drugs with emerging mesenchymal stem cell therapy, information that could affect treatment...

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Dioscin activates myeloid AMPK to restore Lgr5⁺ stem cell homeostasis and promote mucosal repair in ulcerative colitis.
Pharmacological research

Dioscin activates myeloid AMPK to restore Lgr5⁺ stem cell homeostasis and promote mucosal repair in ulcerative colitis.

This study suggests a new preclinical approach to help the gut lining heal in ulcerative colitis by targeting macrophage metabolism (myeloid AMPK) rather than directly treating epithelial cells. That could matter for...

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Enhancing intracellular ROS scavenging by chondroitin sulfate-modified ceria nanozymes for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and enteropathic arthritis.
International journal of biological macromolecules

Enhancing intracellular ROS scavenging by chondroitin sulfate-modified ceria nanozymes for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and enteropathic arthritis.

This paper describes a novel nanozyme that reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in preclinical models of colitis and enteropathic arthritis — a possible future therapeutic approach that targets ROS in inflamed gut...

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EXPRESSION OF CONCERN: KLF4 Interacts With TXNIP to Modulate the Pyroptosis in Ulcerative Colitis via Regulating NLRP3 Signaling.
Immunity, inflammation and disease

EXPRESSION OF CONCERN: KLF4 Interacts With TXNIP to Modulate the Pyroptosis in Ulcerative Colitis via Regulating NLRP3 Signaling.

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a case report related to Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Research and clinical trials. The original article is from Immunity, inflammation...

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Preoperative myopenia is associated with postoperative complications and endoscopic recurrence after ileocolic resection in Crohn's disease.
Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

Preoperative myopenia is associated with postoperative complications and endoscopic recurrence after ileocolic resection in Crohn's disease.

Low muscle mass before ileocolic resection appears linked to higher short-term surgical complications and higher rates of endoscopic recurrence — information that could affect preoperative assessment and planning for...

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Global research trends in enteric nervous system and gut microbiota: a bibliometric analysis (2005-2025).
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

Global research trends in enteric nervous system and gut microbiota: a bibliometric analysis (2005-2025).

The ENS–gut microbiota field intersects with IBD research through shared mechanisms (neuroinflammation, neuro‑immune interactions) and potential microbiota‑based therapies, so mapping trends helps patients and clinicians...

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Traditional Chinese Medicine-derived berberine-loaded herbzyme ameliorates ulcerative colitis by regulating IL10 and TMAO.
Materials today. Bio

Traditional Chinese Medicine-derived berberine-loaded herbzyme ameliorates ulcerative colitis by regulating IL10 and TMAO.

The study describes a new berberine-containing nanocomplex that reduced inflammation and improved gut barrier function in cell, mouse, and organoid models of ulcerative colitis, suggesting a potential new direction for...

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Validation of a Patient-Created, Patient-Reported Experience Measure for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the United Kingdom.
Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy

Validation of a Patient-Created, Patient-Reported Experience Measure for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the United Kingdom.

Patient-centered measures help clinics track and improve care experiences important to people with IBD. A validated patient-developed PREM could better reflect patient priorities and support quality improvement in UK IBD...

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Patient Perspectives to Inform Co-creation of Wearable-Derived Digital Biomarkers for Early Flare Detection and Management in IBD: A Survey-Based Study.
Digestive diseases and sciences

Patient Perspectives to Inform Co-creation of Wearable-Derived Digital Biomarkers for Early Flare Detection and Management in IBD: A Survey-Based Study.

Wearable-derived digital biomarkers aim to detect flares earlier and reduce reliance on questionnaires; patients' acceptance is essential for real-world use. High reported willingness suggests patient-centered...

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Can baseline infliximab clearance help guide the need for dose intensification in acute severe ulcerative colitis, or are we still dosing in the dark?
Frontline Gastroenterology

Can baseline infliximab clearance help guide the need for dose intensification in acute severe ulcerative colitis, or are we still dosing in the dark?

Cure8 could only read part of this source from Frontline Gastroenterology, so this card uses cautious topic tags instead of a full summary. It is tagged for Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Infliximab.

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Baseline infliximab clearance identifies patients requiring intensified induction in acute severe ulcerative colitis
Frontline Gastroenterology

Baseline infliximab clearance identifies patients requiring intensified induction in acute severe ulcerative colitis

Knowing a patient’s estimated infliximab clearance before starting rescue therapy for acute severe ulcerative colitis could help identify who may need higher or intensified induction dosing and who might be at greater...

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Comparative outcomes for tirzepatide versus glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a national propensity matched study.
Intestinal research

Comparative outcomes for tirzepatide versus glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a national propensity matched study.

If confirmed, differences between tirzepatide and GLP-1RAs could influence medication choice for people with IBD who need weight-loss or glucose-lowering therapy. Reduced IV steroid use suggests fewer severe flares...

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Microplastics and inflammatory bowel disease: dissecting the evidence from observational links to potential causal mechanisms.
Intestinal research

Microplastics and inflammatory bowel disease: dissecting the evidence from observational links to potential causal mechanisms.

Microplastics are a widespread environmental exposure that this review links to biological changes relevant to IBD — intestinal barrier damage, microbiome shifts, and immune activation — so patients and clinicians may...

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Stage-specific IgA/IgG plasma cell patterns in ulcerative colitis rectal mucosa: An exploratory pilot study
BMC Gastroenterology

Stage-specific IgA/IgG plasma cell patterns in ulcerative colitis rectal mucosa: An exploratory pilot study

The study suggests there may be stage-specific differences in mucosal IgA and IgG plasma cell patterns in UC, which could help researchers understand mucosal immunity changes across active disease, quiescence, and...

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Fecal microbiota transplantation for the decolonization of mucosal adherent-invasive Escherichia coli in Crohn’s disease: an open-label pilot study
Nature Communications

Fecal microbiota transplantation for the decolonization of mucosal adherent-invasive Escherichia coli in Crohn’s disease: an open-label pilot study

The study suggests FMT can clear mucosal adherent‑invasive E. coli (AIEC) in some people with Crohn’s disease and alters mucosal microbiome features linked to inflammation, which could be relevant to microbiome‑targeted...

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Intertriginous/Periorificial Dermatoses in Patients With IBD on Anti-TNFα: Relative Abundance of Staphylococcus Aureus Within the Lesion Microbiota and Clinical Correlation (micSPIDER).
ClinicalTrials.gov

Intertriginous/Periorificial Dermatoses in Patients With IBD on Anti-TNFα: Relative Abundance of Staphylococcus Aureus Within the Lesion Microbiota and Clinical Correlation (micSPIDER).

People with IBD who are treated with anti‑TNFα drugs commonly develop inflammatory or infectious skin problems. This study aims to clarify whether Staphylococcus aureus is more abundant in those lesions and whether its...

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A Clinical Trial of Taibowei® Adalimumab Injection in the Treatment of Chinese Pediatric Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov

A Clinical Trial of Taibowei® Adalimumab Injection in the Treatment of Chinese Pediatric Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease

This trial studies adalimumab safety and pediatric dosing in children with moderate–severe Crohn's disease, which is directly relevant to families and clinicians considering anti-TNF therapy for pediatric IBD.

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Prospective Intestinal Ultrasound Study for Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Development
ClinicalTrials.gov

Prospective Intestinal Ultrasound Study for Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Development

Intestinal ultrasound can assess IBD inflammation without radiation but interpretation varies by operator. Developing AI tools to measure bowel wall thickness and other features could standardize and speed image...

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The Inflamed Intestinal Barrier as a Formulation Variable in Oral Nanocarrier Design: Evidence-Informed Principles for Mucus Interaction, Epithelial Access, and Translational Testing
Pharmaceutics

The Inflamed Intestinal Barrier as a Formulation Variable in Oral Nanocarrier Design: Evidence-Informed Principles for Mucus Interaction, Epithelial Access, and Translational Testing

The intestinal barrier changes in inflammation and can alter how oral nanocarriers interact with mucus and epithelium; understanding this is important for designing delivery systems that achieve local therapeutic benefit...

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Beyond inflammation: the residual burden as the next target in inflammatory bowel disease
Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Beyond inflammation: the residual burden as the next target in inflammatory bowel disease

Many people with IBD remain symptomatic even when tests show little or no inflammation; recognising these persistent symptoms as a separate treatment target could improve quality of life. This reframes care to address...

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Sick Leave in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before and After Diagnosis: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study in Germany
Epidemiologia

Sick Leave in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Before and After Diagnosis: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study in Germany

Work participation and sick leave affect daily life, income, and quality of life for people with IBD. Understanding when sick leave is more common can help patients, employers, and clinicians plan support around...

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UCResponNet-X: cross-platform multi-dataset gene expression for predictive modeling of drug response in ulcerative colitis
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering

UCResponNet-X: cross-platform multi-dataset gene expression for predictive modeling of drug response in ulcerative colitis

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a clinical study related to Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Research and clinical trials. The original article is from Computer Methods in...

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Clinical features of intestinal tuberculosis: an analysis of 46 cases, including six initially misdiagnosed as Crohn's disease
Frontiers in Medicine

Clinical features of intestinal tuberculosis: an analysis of 46 cases, including six initially misdiagnosed as Crohn's disease

ITB can closely mimic Crohn’s disease, so this study is relevant because it describes diagnostic test yields and illustrates that targeted TB testing and therapeutic trials of antituberculosis treatment can help...

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Pan-cancer screening and integrative multi-omics and deep learning reveal the prognostic significance of an IBD-CRC shared host-microbe signature in bladder urothelial carcinoma.
Translational oncology

Pan-cancer screening and integrative multi-omics and deep learning reveal the prognostic significance of an IBD-CRC shared host-microbe signature in bladder urothelial carcinoma.

Researchers and clinicians interested in cross-disease host–microbe interactions may find that an IBD–CRC shared microbial/host signature could have prognostic importance beyond the gut, here in bladder cancer.

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Time-course blood transcriptome dynamics of TNF-α inhibitor therapy in a Chinese cohort with psoriasis.
The Journal of investigative dermatology

Time-course blood transcriptome dynamics of TNF-α inhibitor therapy in a Chinese cohort with psoriasis.

The study identifies blood gene-expression patterns linked to response to TNF-alpha inhibitors and highlights overlap between psoriasis and IBD, which could point to shared biomarkers or mechanisms relevant to treatment...

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Perinatal exposure to nano-polystyrene: deleterious imprinting on inflammatory bowel diseases
Particle and Fibre Toxicology

Perinatal exposure to nano-polystyrene: deleterious imprinting on inflammatory bowel diseases

The study raises the possibility that perinatal exposure to nanoplastics could have lasting, sex-specific effects on gut health and make adult offspring more susceptible to intestinal inflammation. This may be relevant...

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Investigating the Role of Sodium Butyrate in Mouse Models of IBD: A Multimodal Structural and Functional MRI Study.
Neural plasticity

Investigating the Role of Sodium Butyrate in Mouse Models of IBD: A Multimodal Structural and Functional MRI Study.

This study shows that sodium butyrate, a metabolite produced by gut bacteria, changed brain imaging measures and reduced inflammation in mice with experimental IBD, supporting the idea that gut-derived compounds can...

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