Diagnostic and Prognostic for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Web Published:
10/13/2011
Diagnostic and Prognostic for
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
(CHMC Ref. Id: 2007-0105)
Overview:
Several defects in neutrophil function have been noted in Crohn's Disease
(CD), including reduced phagocytosis, adhesion, chemotaxis, and oxidative burst.
This has been shown to reduce neutrophil accumulation at sites of injury,
promoting the accumulation of bacterial products and stimulation of the mucosal
adaptive immune system. To enhance neutrophil response to bacteria,
granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) is required.
Currently, GM-CSF is in Phase II clinical trials in CD. In order to determine
which patients would benefit from GM-CSF activity modulation, the expression
levels of GM-CSF need to be defined for specific subtypes of IBD. Drs. Denson
and Trapnell have discovered that patients with small bowel CD exhibit high
levels of anti-GM-CSF antibodies, while patients with UC exhibit low levels of
the antibodies.
Applications:
- Diagnostic tool for Crohn's disease
- Predictor of treatment response for Crohn's disease
Advantages:
- Distinguishes Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis
- Non-invasive
- Increases likelihood of therapeutic success
Patent Information:
- Patent Applications Pending
Cincinnati Children's Lead
Inventor:
Lee A. Denson, M.D.
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