Targeting cytokines in inflammatory bowel disease

Sci Transl Med. 2022 Dec 14;14(675):eabq4473. doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abq4473. Epub 2022 Dec 14.

Abstract

Targeting cytokines in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a useful clinical approach. Potential therapies for IBD include regulatory T cell transfer to restore cytokine balance, blocking proinflammatory cytokines (e.g., IL-12 and IL-23) or their receptors (sIL-6R and IL-36R), or inhibiting signaling kinases (e.g., JAK). An emerging trend in IBD therapy is to combine several anti-cytokine agents simultaneously.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cytokines*
  • Humans
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Signal Transduction

Substances

  • Cytokines