Background and Aims Understanding the interplay between genetic susceptibility, the
microbiome, the environment and the immune system in Crohn's Disease (CD) is essential …

A novel exopolysaccharide (EPS) was obtained by ultra-filtration, ion exchange and sizing
chromatography from a culture of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis 12. The EPS was mainly …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a common chronic remitting disease driven through altered immune
responses with production of inflammatory cytokines. Oxidant/antioxidant balance is also …

Although Crohn's disease has been traditionally considered to be Th1-mediated, the newly
identified Th17 cells emerged recently as crucial participants. Th1/Th17 differentiation is …

Oxidative stress is defined as an imbalance between generation of reactive oxygen species
(ROS) and decreased antioxidant defense systems. Oxidative stress develops particularly in …

Background: The role of environmental factors in development of inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD) remains uncertain. The aim of the present study was to assess a number of …

There is significant variation in diagnostic testing and treatment for inflammatory bowel
disease. Quality improvement science methods can help address unwarranted variations in …

Despite recent advancements in the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), it remains
the number one cause of death in the world. While traditional risk factors partially account for …

Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal condition without
any known cause or cure. An imbalance in normal gut biota has been identified as an …

Background Several immune‐mediated diseases have been shown to be associated with
an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, studies evaluating the association …