New research labelled potential ‘break-through’ for Crohn’s patients
Lucinda Cameron
New research labelled potential ‘break-through’ for Crohn’s patients
- University of Edinburgh-led research has made a significant breakthrough in understanding Crohn’s disease, identifying what drives the development of debilitating scar tissue in the intestines.
- The study found that clusters of immune cells within the gut stimulate surrounding cells to produce excessive collagen, leading to the formation of scar tissue, known as fibrosis.
- This crucial insight offers hope for developing...