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IRF5 promotes the progression of ulcerative colitis by regulating macrophage polarization and Toll-like receptor signaling pathway.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications

IRF5 promotes the progression of ulcerative colitis by regulating macrophage polarization and Toll-like receptor signaling pathway.

The study links IRF5 to worse intestinal inflammation in UC and shows that reducing IRF5 activity lessens disease in a mouse model, suggesting IRF5 could be a future therapeutic target or biomarker.

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Inflammation-responsive sodium alginate-based microalgal hydrogel with pH/ROS dual sensitivity for oral colon-targeted therapy of ulcerative colitis.
International journal of biological macromolecules

Inflammation-responsive sodium alginate-based microalgal hydrogel with pH/ROS dual sensitivity for oral colon-targeted therapy of ulcerative colitis.

The study presents a new inflammation-responsive oral delivery system designed to concentrate antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in the colon, which could—if translated safely to humans—offer a way to treat...

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Vedolizumab trough concentrations and clinical and endoscopic outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association

Vedolizumab trough concentrations and clinical and endoscopic outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Patients and clinicians using vedolizumab may be interested because the review links higher trough concentrations to better remission outcomes—most convincingly for endoscopic remission in UC—and provides descriptive...

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The exposome and inflammatory bowel disease: a framework for primary and primordial prevention
Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology

The exposome and inflammatory bowel disease: a framework for primary and primordial prevention

The exposome perspective emphasizes that many non-genetic, potentially modifiable environmental factors likely influence IBD risk. Understanding these factors could help guide prevention research and public-health...

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Leucine-rich alpha-2 glycoprotein as a predictor of primary non-response to anti-TNF-α therapy in biologic-naïve Egyptian IBD patients
BMC Gastroenterology

Leucine-rich alpha-2 glycoprotein as a predictor of primary non-response to anti-TNF-α therapy in biologic-naïve Egyptian IBD patients

A blood biomarker that helps predict primary non-response to anti‑TNF drugs could spare some patients ineffective therapy, reduce delays to alternative treatments, and inform shared decision‑making before starting...

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Differential modulation of ferroptosis pathways by NOX1/4 and NLRP3 inhibition in DSS-induced colitis
Scientific Reports

Differential modulation of ferroptosis pathways by NOX1/4 and NLRP3 inhibition in DSS-induced colitis

This preclinical study links NOX1/4 and NLRP3 pathways to ferroptosis and iron metabolism in a mouse colitis model, highlighting potential mechanistic targets that could inform future precision therapies for ulcerative...

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Multi-omics analyses unveil gut microbiota and metabolites signatures in deoxycholic acid-associated intestinal inflammation.
Frontiers in microbiology

Multi-omics analyses unveil gut microbiota and metabolites signatures in deoxycholic acid-associated intestinal inflammation.

The study links high levels of the bile acid DCA to microbiome and metabolite changes that correlate with intestinal inflammation in mice, suggesting a possible pathway connecting high‑fat diets to colitis risk.

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Klebsiella pneumoniae in inflammatory bowel disease and rectal cancer: from gut inflammation to a potential driver of carcinogenesis.
Frontiers in microbiology

Klebsiella pneumoniae in inflammatory bowel disease and rectal cancer: from gut inflammation to a potential driver of carcinogenesis.

The review suggests that specific Klebsiella pneumoniae strains could connect chronic IBD inflammation with rectal cancer risk, pointing to possible biomarker or prevention targets that may be relevant for people with...

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Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel Arylethanone Oxime Ether Derivatives as Potent S1PR1 Agonists for Ulcerative Colitis Therapy
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel Arylethanone Oxime Ether Derivatives as Potent S1PR1 Agonists for Ulcerative Colitis Therapy

S1PR1 drugs (S1P modulators) are an important drug class for IBD; a selective S1PR1 agonist with less S1PR3 activity could mean fewer heart-related side effects. This preclinical work highlights a possible new candidate...

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Catalytic nanozymes for ulcerative colitis: harnessing immune-redox crosstalk for mucosal healing and disease remission
Journal of Nanobiotechnology

Catalytic nanozymes for ulcerative colitis: harnessing immune-redox crosstalk for mucosal healing and disease remission

The review describes a novel preclinical approach—catalytic nanozymes—that aims to reduce oxidative stress and re-balance immune responses in ulcerative colitis, which could eventually lead to new treatments for patients...

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Single-cell insights into drug response and resistance in inflammatory bowel disease: cellular hallmarks and precision therapy.
Journal of Crohn's & colitis

Single-cell insights into drug response and resistance in inflammatory bowel disease: cellular hallmarks and precision therapy.

Single-cell and spatial multi-omics help explain why many patients do not respond to current biologics and JAK inhibitors and point toward molecular and cellular biomarkers that could one day guide more precise treatment...

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Population-specific rare variants influence age at diagnosis in Korean inflammatory bowel disease.
The Korean journal of internal medicine

Population-specific rare variants influence age at diagnosis in Korean inflammatory bowel disease.

The report identifies rare, East-Asian–enriched genetic variants that appear to affect age at IBD diagnosis and disease progression, which could help explain clinical differences in Korean patients and guide future...

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Beyond susceptibility: do population-specific rare variants shape age at diagnosis in Korean inflammatory bowel disease?
The Korean journal of internal medicine

Beyond susceptibility: do population-specific rare variants shape age at diagnosis in Korean inflammatory bowel disease?

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a clinical study related to Inflammatory bowel disease and Research and clinical trials. The original article is from The Korean journal of internal medicine.

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Is there a difference in the outcomes of long-term seton placement for complex anal fistula in patients with and without Crohn's disease?
American journal of surgery

Is there a difference in the outcomes of long-term seton placement for complex anal fistula in patients with and without Crohn's disease?

Setons are often used to control sepsis in complex anal fistula, but this study suggests outcomes are worse when Crohn's disease is present, meaning clinicians may view long-term setons as temporary measures in CD rather...

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Design, synthesis, and in vitro application of a two-photon fluorescent probe for fluorescent imaging and in vitro biological evaluation of ulcerative colitis.
Bioorganic chemistry

Design, synthesis, and in vitro application of a two-photon fluorescent probe for fluorescent imaging and in vitro biological evaluation of ulcerative colitis.

A new fluorescent probe designed from bile acids may help image inflammation and has shown anti-inflammatory/antioxidant activity in cell studies relevant to ulcerative colitis, which could inform future diagnostic or...

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Assessing the effectiveness of biologics in biologic-naïve patients with isolated small bowel Crohn's disease by double-balloon endoscopy.
Expert opinion on biological therapy

Assessing the effectiveness of biologics in biologic-naïve patients with isolated small bowel Crohn's disease by double-balloon endoscopy.

The findings give clinicians and patients data on how often biologic therapy leads to endoscopic remission in biologic‑naïve patients with isolated small‑bowel Crohn's disease, and they suggest similar effectiveness...

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Spatial multi-omics-guided drug development in inflammatory bowel disease: from mucosal immune niches to precision therapy
Frontiers in Immunology

Spatial multi-omics-guided drug development in inflammatory bowel disease: from mucosal immune niches to precision therapy

Spatially resolved profiling could identify the specific cell neighborhoods and signaling circuits that drive disease in a person’s gut tissue, which may help predict who will respond to particular biologics or small...

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Lonicerae Japonicae Flos as a Dietary Natural Product: Bioactive Constituents, Gut Health Modulation, and Therapeutic Potential in Ulcerative Colitis and Colorectal Cancer
Food science & nutrition

Lonicerae Japonicae Flos as a Dietary Natural Product: Bioactive Constituents, Gut Health Modulation, and Therapeutic Potential in Ulcerative Colitis and Colorectal Cancer

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a systematic review or meta analysis related to Ulcerative colitis, Colorectal cancer, and Diet and lifestyle. The original article is from Food science &...

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Dysbiosis and Bacterial Invasion in Murine Models of Ileal Crohn's Disease
Advances and Applications in Biotechnology: Volume 4

Dysbiosis and Bacterial Invasion in Murine Models of Ileal Crohn's Disease

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a basic science related to Crohn's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Research and clinical trials. The original article is from Advances and Applications...

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Improved diagnostic capability, rather than biologics, reduces surgical rates in Chinese Crohn's disease patients: A multicenter study.
Chinese medical journal

Improved diagnostic capability, rather than biologics, reduces surgical rates in Chinese Crohn's disease patients: A multicenter study.

If you're living with Crohn's disease, earlier and better diagnosis (for example, more cross-sectional imaging) may partly explain falling surgery rates over time. This study suggests system-level diagnostic improvements...

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Beyond the Bowel: A Narrative Review Examining Bidirectional Mental Health Pathways Across Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Cureus

Beyond the Bowel: A Narrative Review Examining Bidirectional Mental Health Pathways Across Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a systematic review or meta analysis related to Inflammatory bowel disease and Mental health and quality of life. The original article is from Cureus.

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Deep learning-based assessment of ulcerative colitis activity from full-length endoscopic videos with spatial characterisation and histological correlation
medRxiv

Deep learning-based assessment of ulcerative colitis activity from full-length endoscopic videos with spatial characterisation and histological correlation

Automated analysis of full-length endoscopy videos could standardise assessment of UC activity, identify spatial patterns of inflammation, and better estimate histological healing—information that may influence treatment...

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Comparative outcomes of advanced medical rescue therapies in steroid-refractory acute severe ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Frontiers in Gastroenterology

Comparative outcomes of advanced medical rescue therapies in steroid-refractory acute severe ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

The analysis compares rescue drugs used when severe ulcerative colitis doesn't respond to IV steroids — a high-stakes situation where avoiding colectomy matters.

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COMPARATIVE REAL-WORLD EFFECTIVENESS OF BIOLOGIC THERAPIES FOR PREVENTING POSTOPERATIVE ENDOSCOPIC RECURRENCE OF CROHN’S DISEASE
American Journal of Gastroenterology

COMPARATIVE REAL-WORLD EFFECTIVENESS OF BIOLOGIC THERAPIES FOR PREVENTING POSTOPERATIVE ENDOSCOPIC RECURRENCE OF CROHN’S DISEASE

Postoperative endoscopic recurrence is common after ileocolonic resection for Crohn’s disease; this study suggests biologic drugs started after surgery are linked to lower recurrence rates. Knowing which biologics...

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Financial Hardship Among US Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A National Analysis.
Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

Financial Hardship Among US Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A National Analysis.

Financial barriers are common among US adults with IBD and are linked to delayed care and skipping medications — problems that can worsen disease control and quality of life.

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Ex Vivo Comparison Of Combination Versus Single Therapeutic Pathway Inhibition In Human Intestinal Mucosa From Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov

Ex Vivo Comparison Of Combination Versus Single Therapeutic Pathway Inhibition In Human Intestinal Mucosa From Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Researchers are testing whether blocking three inflammation pathways at once can reduce tissue inflammation more than single drugs. If ex vivo results show stronger effects, it could guide development of multi-target...

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A Direct Head-to-head Comparison of Ustekinumab With Infliximab for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
ClinicalTrials.gov

A Direct Head-to-head Comparison of Ustekinumab With Infliximab for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis

Head-to-head comparisons between biologics are uncommon but useful for patients and clinicians deciding between agents. This study specifically compares ustekinumab and infliximab for remission, safety, and quality of...

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IL1B-high macrophages promote ferroptosis-like lipid peroxidation injury in Crohn's disease intestinal epithelium.
Redox biology

IL1B-high macrophages promote ferroptosis-like lipid peroxidation injury in Crohn's disease intestinal epithelium.

The study identifies a macrophage-driven mechanism (IL-1β–linked ferroptosis-like lipid peroxidation) that may contribute to epithelial injury in Crohn’s disease, suggesting new biological targets that could eventually...

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Integrated metabolomic and genetic profiling implicate loss of docosahexaenoic acid in the link between ultra-processed foods and Crohn's disease.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association

Integrated metabolomic and genetic profiling implicate loss of docosahexaenoic acid in the link between ultra-processed foods and Crohn's disease.

If UPFs increase Crohn's risk by lowering DHA, that points to a measurable metabolic pathway linking diet and disease. Understanding this could inform dietary prevention strategies or targeted nutrition research for...

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Deep learning coupled with scalable domain-specific structural validation expands RNA virus discovery from metatranscriptomes
Nature Communications

Deep learning coupled with scalable domain-specific structural validation expands RNA virus discovery from metatranscriptomes

Improved detection of divergent RNA viruses in gut metatranscriptomes could help researchers better characterize the viral component of the microbiome in IBD and explore possible viral contributions to disease biology or...

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