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The Role of Genetic and Epigenetic Regulation in Intestinal Fibrosis in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Descending Process or a Programmed Consequence?
Genes - 27 May 2023
Jarmakiewicz-Czaja Sara, Sokal Aneta, Ferenc Katarzyna, Motyka Elżbieta, Helma Kacper, Filip Rafał
Abstract excerpt
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are a group of chronic diseases characterized by recurring periods of exacerbation and remission. Fibrosis of the intestine is one of the most common complications of IBD. Based on current analyses, it is evident that genetic factors and mechanisms, as well as epigenetic factors, play a role in the induction and progression of intestinal fibrosis in IBD. Key genetic factors and...
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