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ReviewCureus2024

The Role of Gut Microbiome in the Pathogenesis and the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

Andrea Vidal-Gallardo, Juan E Méndez Benítez, Leticia Flores Rios, Luis F Ochoa Meza, Rodrigo A Mata Pérez, Edgar Martínez Romero, Andres M Vargas Beltran, Jose L Beltran Hernandez, Douglas Banegas, Brenda Perez and 1 more

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
4citing papers in PubMed
0.9field-weighted citation impact, top 28% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 10 institutions in 4 countries.

Andrea Vidal-GallardoSurgery, Universidad de los Andes, Merida, VEN.
Juan E Méndez BenítezInternal Medicine, Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social, San Salvador, SLV.
Leticia Flores RiosGeneral Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Ciudad Juarez, MEX.
Luis F Ochoa MezaGeneral Surgery, Hospital General ISSSTE Presidente General Lázaro Cárdenas, Chihuahua, MEX.
Rodrigo A Mata PérezGeneral Practice, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, MEX.
Edgar Martínez RomeroGeneral Practice, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, MEX.
Andres M Vargas BeltranGeneral Practice, Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla, Puebla, MEX.
Jose L Beltran HernandezGeneral Practice, Centro de Estudios Universitarios Xochicalco, Mexicali, MEX.
Douglas BanegasGeneral Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras, San Pedro Sula, HND.
Brenda PerezNutrition, Universidad ICEL, Ciudad de México, MEX.
Marily Martinez RamirezInternal Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México, Mexico City, MEX.
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla · MXHospital General De Zona · MXNational Autonomous University of Honduras · HNUniversidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez · MXUniversidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México · MXUniversidad del Salvador · ARUniversidad ICEL · MXUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México · MXUniversity of the Andes · VEXochicalco University · MX

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Its exact cause is unknown, but it's thought to result from a dysregulated immune response influenced by various factors, including changes in the intestinal microbiota, diet, lifestyle, and genetics. The gut microbiome, consisting of diverse microorganisms, plays a crucial role in maintaining physiological balance, with its disruption leading to inflammatory responses typical of IBD. Treatments primarily aim at symptom control, employing immunomodulators, corticosteroids, and newer approaches like probiotics, prebiotics, fecal transplants, and dietary modifications, all focusing on leveraging the microbiota's potential in disease management. These strategies aim to restore the delicate balance of the gut microbiome, typically altered in IBD, marked by a decrease in beneficial bacteria and an increase in harmful pathogens. This review underscores the importance of the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis and treatment of IBD, highlighting the shift towards personalized medicine and the necessity for further research in understanding the complex interactions between the gut microbiota, immune system, and genetics in IBD. It points to the potential of emerging treatments and the importance of a multifaceted approach in managing this complex and challenging disease.

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gut microbiomeibdimmune dysregulationinflammatory bowel diseasetreatment strategies

Identifiers

PMID38516478
PMCPMC10957260
OpenAlexW4391955327

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