The intestinal epithelial barrier (IEB) is one of the largest interfaces between the
environment and the internal milieu of the body. It is essential to limit the passage of harmful …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the colon
(IBD) that is hypothesized to be related to exposure to environmental risk factors leading to …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory bowel disorder of the colon that
causes continuous mucosal inflammation extending from the rectum to the more proximal …

1.2. Definitions Ulcerative colitis [UC] is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes
continuous mucosal inflammation of the colon, usually without granulomas on biopsy. It …

Importance Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality among individuals younger
than 50 years (early-onset CRC) are increasing. The reasons for such increases are largely …

Crohn disease is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease condition characterized
by skip lesions and transmural inflammation that can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract …

IBD, comprising Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic immunologically
mediated disease at the intersection of complex interactions between genetics, environment …

Background & Aims Increased intake of dietary fiber has been proposed to reduce the risk of
inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease [CD] and ulcerative colitis [UC]). However, few …

Introduction Dietary fats influence intestinal inflammation and regulate mucosal immunity.
Data on the association between dietary fat and risk of Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative …

Objective The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing in Eastern
Europe. The reasons for these changes remain unknown. The aim of this study was to …