Abstract
In inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), the immune system relentlessly attacks intestinal cells, causing recurrent tissue damage over the lifetime of patients. The etiology of IBD is complex and multifactorial, involving environmental, microbiota, genetic, and immunological factors that alter the molecular basis of the organism. Among these, the microbiota and immune cells play pivotal roles; the microbiota generates antigens recognized by immune cells and antibodies, while autoantibodies target and attack the intestinal membrane, exacerbating inflammation and tissue damage. Given the altered molecular framework, the analysis of multiple molecular biomarkers in patients proves exceedingly valuable for diagnosing and prognosing IBD, including markers like C reactive protein and fecal calprotectin. Upon detection and classification of patients, specific treatments are administered, ranging from conventional drugs to new biological therapies, such as antibodies to neutralize inflammatory molecules like tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and integrin. This review delves into the molecular basis and targets, biomarkers, treatment options, monitoring techniques, and, ultimately, current challenges in IBD management.
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Diez-Martin, E.; Hernandez-Suarez, L.; Muñoz-Villafranca, C.; Martin-Souto, L.; Astigarraga, E.; Ramirez-Garcia, A.; Barreda-Gómez, G.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Comprehensive Analysis of Molecular Bases, Predictive Biomarkers, Diagnostic Methods, and Therapeutic Options. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 7062.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25137062
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Diez-Martin E, Hernandez-Suarez L, Muñoz-Villafranca C, Martin-Souto L, Astigarraga E, Ramirez-Garcia A, Barreda-Gómez G.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Comprehensive Analysis of Molecular Bases, Predictive Biomarkers, Diagnostic Methods, and Therapeutic Options. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2024; 25(13):7062.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25137062
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Diez-Martin, Eguzkiñe, Leidi Hernandez-Suarez, Carmen Muñoz-Villafranca, Leire Martin-Souto, Egoitz Astigarraga, Andoni Ramirez-Garcia, and Gabriel Barreda-Gómez.
2024. "Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Comprehensive Analysis of Molecular Bases, Predictive Biomarkers, Diagnostic Methods, and Therapeutic Options" International Journal of Molecular Sciences 25, no. 13: 7062.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25137062
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