Therapeutic use of Parasites in the Treatment of InflammatoryBowel Disease

Authors

  • Diana Húsvéthová Comenius University Bratislava, USA Author
  • Marek Čambal First Surgical Clinic of Comenius University and University Hospital in Bratislava, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JCMRM/2024(2)110

Keywords:

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Helminthic Immune

Abstract

.   Helminths are multicellular invertebrates that colonize the gut of many vertebrate animals including humans
•     This colonization can result in pathology, or it can lead to a commensal, even a symbiotic relationship
•     Epidemiological data have linked helminth exposure to protection from immune disorders (allergies, autoimmune illnesses, IBD)
•     Treatment of moderate to severe IBD involves the use of immune modulators, biologics and surgical intervention, which can cause life-threatening complications
•     Their safety profile makes helminths or helminth products attractive as novel therapeutic approaches to treat IBD

Author Biographies

  • Diana Húsvéthová, Comenius University Bratislava, USA

    Comenius University Bratislava, USA

  • Marek Čambal, First Surgical Clinic of Comenius University and University Hospital in Bratislava, USA

    First Surgical Clinic of Comenius University and University Hospital in Bratislava, USA

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Published

2024-03-22

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Volume 2, Issue 2

Section

Articles