Tag: intestinal inflammation

Faecal calprotectin — a useful tool in the management of inflammatory bowel disease

This review highlights the role of faecal calprotectin as a non-invasive biomarker in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Elevated faecal calprotectin levels reliably differentiate IBD from non-inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders, correlate with disease activity assessed via endoscopy and histology, and predict relapse within 12 months for patients in clinical remission. While

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Glutamine and intestinal barrier function

The 2014 article titled “Glutamine and intestinal barrier function” (PMID: 24965526) reviews the vital role of glutamine in maintaining intestinal barrier integrity. Glutamine is shown to promote enterocyte proliferation, regulate the expression and assembly of tight junction proteins, and support overall mucosal health. These functions are particularly critical under stress

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