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OCTN1 variants shape innate immunity and predict individual response to anti-TNFα in ulcerative colitis patients: An exploratory study.
Inflammatory bowel diseases - 1 Jun 2026
Puca Pierluigi, Masi Letizia, Parello Simone, Poscia Andrea, Tudor Andrada Mihaela, Capobianco Ivan, Pane Cesare, Fidaleo Marco, Del Chierico Federica, Palucci Ivana, Laterza Lucrezia, Napolitano Daniele, Putignani Lorenza, Papa Alfredo, Lopetuso Loris Riccardo, Petito Valentina, Damiani Andrea, Pani Giovambattista, Scaldaferri Franco
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BACKGROUND: Ulcerative colitis (UC) exhibits substantial heterogeneity in inflammatory pathways and therapeutic response. The organic cation transporter OCTN1 (SLC22A4) and its rs1050152 missense variant (L503F) have been implicated in innate immune activation and disease susceptibility. We investigated whether OCTN1 variants modulate monocyte inflammatory responses and predict clinical outcomes in UC patients...
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