Crohn's disease: discovery of a new treatment option

Crohn's disease: discovery of a new treatment avenue

November 12, 2024

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In chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease, the body finds itself defending itself against itself. While the origin of the disease is unknown, researchers have identified one of the mechanisms that could slow the healing of intestinal lesions: proteins. They could become a new therapeutic target to treat these conditions.

Computer model representing an inflamed intestine.

Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases affect nearly 250,000 French people and their treatments are very limited.

SEBASTIAN KAULITZKI / Science Photo Library / SKX / Science Photo via AFP

Sometimes the immune system targets the wrong person. It goes awry and attacks the body's cells. These are called autoimmune diseases. This is the case with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Common symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea.

These intestinal diseases affect nearly 250,000 French people and their treatments are very limited. However, studies in this area are multiplying and raising hope. In September 2024, American researchers discovered a new bacteria which weakens the intestinal immune system in patients with IBD.

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