Functional characterization of Zonulin, a positive regulator of intestinal epithelial permeability, in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). KU Leuven
The project involves an in-depth study of the functional role of Zonulin in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastro-intestinal tract. We will also study its possible use as target for future treatment options (translational research).
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC)) is a multifactorial disease characterized by a chronic ...