January 2, 2018

Defective MDR1 Gene May Promote Ileal Crohn’s Disease, Study Suggests

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Researchers have found that the MDR1 gene helps protect immune cells from the damaging effects of bile acids in the intestine, preventing a condition known as ileal Crohn’s disease. The findings ... Read more

October 28, 2014September 28, 2016

MS Drug Candidate May Also Treat Ulcerative Colitis

News, Ulcerative colitis

Receptos, Inc., a San Diego-based biotechnology company, announced promising new clinical data for its drug candidate RPC1063 for ulcerative colitis. The drug was first discovered and synthesized at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) by ... Read more