Serum cytokines MCP-1 and GCS-F as potential biomarkers in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.
Andrea OttErol TutdibiSybelle Goedicke-FritzJakob SchöpeMichael ZemlinNasenien Nourkami-TutdibiPublished in: PloS one (2023)
MCP-1 showed potential as a diagnostic biomarker in CD patients independent of disease activity as it was able to discriminate between subtypes of pediatric IBD. In UC patients, G-CSF was significantly elevated in relapsers indicating its use and role as a potential prognostic biomarker.