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Macrophage-Biomimetic Nanoparticles Ameliorate Ulcerative Colitis through Reducing Inflammatory Factors Expression

Journal of Innate Immunity, 2021
Background and Aims: Inflammatory mediator S100A9 is dramatically elevated in ulcerative colitis and correlates with disease severity. S100A9 is a potential molecule to target for the treatment of colitis, but to date, there is no effective targeting ...
Zhengshuo Li, Xiaoyue Zhang, Can Liu, Qiu Peng, Yangge Wu, Yuqing Wen, Run Zheng, Qun Yan, Jian Ma   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Does ursodeoxycholic acid change the proliferation of the colorectal mucosa? A randomized, placebo-controlled study [PDF]

, 2003
Background: In animal models ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) showed a chemoprotective effect against colon cancer. To explain this, a reduced proliferation of the colorectal mucosal proliferation was suggested.
Diebold, J., Göke, B., Hay, U., Marsteller, I., Ochsenkühn, Thomas, Paumgartner, Gustav, Sackmann, M.   +6 more
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Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz, Jonas De Breuck, Sahar Salehi, Meike N. Leiske   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Disease Burden and Unmet Medical Needs in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis in Greece: A Cross-Sectional Patient Survey

Medical Sciences
Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) requires life-long disease management. This study aimed to investigate the disease burden and unmet medical needs in UC patients in Greece.
George Gourzoulidis, Vasiliki-Rafaela Vakouftsi, George Mavridoglou, Marina Psarra, Charalampos Tzanetakos   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Current concept on the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease-crosstalk between genetic and microbial factors: Pathogenic bacteria and altered bacterial sensing or changes in mucosal integrity take "toll"? [PDF]

, 2006
The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is only partially understood. Various environmental and host (e.g. genetic-, epithelial-, immune and non-immune) factors are involved.
Fischer, Simon, Gál, István, Lakatos, László, Lakatos, Péter László, Papp, János   +4 more
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Microneedle Technology in Psoriasis Management: Mechanistic Insights, Technological Innovation, Clinical Progress, and Challenges

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores the evolving role of microneedle systems in psoriasis management, highlighting their potential for enhanced drug delivery, diagnosis, and disease monitoring. It also discusses unmet clinical needs for psoriasis management and technical challenges, while outlining strategic directions to advance microneedle integration into routine ...
Fatma Moawad, Yasmine Ruel, Roxane Pouliot, Davide Brambilla   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent trends in the epidemiology of inflammatory bowel diseases: up or down? [PDF]

, 2006
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is traditionally considered to be common in the Western world, and its incidence has sharply increased since the early 1950s.
Lakatos, Péter László
core   +1 more source

Multitasking Smart Intestinal Capsule Robot: A Cutting‐Edge Platform for Sampling, Diagnosis, and Therapy

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Gut microbiota and biomarkers are linked to diseases like neurological disorders and metabolic syndromes. Ingestible capsule robots enable minimally invasive gut health assessment. This article proposes a promising direction for the advancement of capsule robots, integrating in situ sampling, real‐time diagnostics, and personalized therapy.
Xizong Chen, Libing Huang, Lei Ren, Miao Wang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

New Diagnostic Possibilities for Determining the Activity of Ulcerative Colitis: The Role of Neutrophils

Архивъ внутренней медицины, 2022
The incidence of ulcerative colitis has been increasing in recent years, and its manifestation at a young age has become a trend that is prognostically unfavorable.
E. V. Bolotova, K. A. Yumukyan, A. V. Dudnikova   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of colon cancer after liver transplantation for primary sclerosing cholangitis associated with ulcerative colitis [PDF]

, 1990
Between February 26, 1981, and July 30, 1987, 36 patients underwent orthotopic liver transplantation for primary sclerosing cholangitis associated with ulcerative colitis.
Higashi, H, Kakizoe, S, Marsh, JW, Starzi, TE, Tzakis, A, Yanaga, K   +5 more
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