colitis-associated cancer

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017

Protein Variant Protects Against IBD, Colon Cancer in Mice, Study Shows

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A protein variant called IRAK-M is capable of protecting mice against inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and certain forms of colon cancer, researchers have found. This outcome eventually could be a ... Read more

May 12, 2016May 12, 2016

Colon Health Linked in Study to Production of Sugars Known as O-glycans

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Certain sugars produced by the body, called O-glycans, may play a crucial role in keeping the colon healthy and in preventing cancer. Understanding how these sugars function to protect the colon ... Read more

April 15, 2015April 15, 2015

Chronic Inflammation and Immunosuppressive Therapy Increases IBD-associated Colorectal Cancer Risk

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A recent review entitled “Cancers Complicating Inflammatory Bowel Disease” described an association between the risk for several types of cancers in patients with inflammatory bowel disease due to chronic intestinal ... Read more