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  • Biomarker Research
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

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  • Traditional IBD diagnosis relies on clinical assessment, serum markers, and endoscopy.
  • Fecal biomarkers, such as fecal calprotectin (FC) and fecal lactoferrin (FL), are sensitive indicators of intestinal inflammation.
  • The 'treat to target' approach in IBD management emphasizes biochemical control of inflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of fecal biomarkers in the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of IBD.
  • To discuss the interpretation of fecal biomarker results within the clinical context.
  • To explore emerging applications, including FC-guided drug dosing and home-based testing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on fecal biomarkers in IBD.
  • Analysis of studies correlating fecal biomarkers with endoscopic findings and clinical outcomes.
  • Discussion of current and future applications of fecal biomarkers in IBD care.

Main Results:

  • Fecal biomarkers are significantly elevated in IBD patients and correlate with endoscopic disease activity.
  • Suggested cutoffs for FC in active IBD range from 50 to 280 μg/g.
  • Fecal biomarkers predict treatment response, relapse, and postoperative recurrence, and may identify severe ulcerative colitis patients needing colectomy.

Conclusions:

  • Fecal biomarkers are valuable tools for identifying patients likely to benefit from colonoscopy and for monitoring treatment efficacy.
  • While useful, fecal biomarker results require clinical interpretation, and endoscopy remains the gold standard.
  • Limitations include potential false positives and intra-individual variability.