IBD Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Flashcards
UC/Crohn’s difference in epi
UC has smaller peak in elderly peopulation, but have similar geographic, gender proprtions
To what degree does Crohn’s run in families?
15x increased risk for family members, monozygotic twins = 67% concordance (but 5-15% in US twins)
What is the main gene implicated in IBD?
NOD2
Which GWAS pathways appear involved in both UC and CD?
IL23 and IL12 –> involved in Th17 cells
Will IBD develop in a germ-free environment?
no –> need bacteria
Most common locations of CD
ileum and colon –> lots of bacteria
Th17 cells are activated by….
IL6, 21,23 and TGFbeta
What Ig is secreted in UC?
IgG1 and IgG3
What Ig is secreted in CD?
IgG2
Does smoking increase risk of CD?
yes
Does smoking increase risk of UC?
protective
primary sclerosing cholangitis is more common in UC or CD?
UC –> chronic inflammation of intra/extra hepatic ducts of biliary tree
Risk of PSC
higher risk of colorectal cancer and cholangiocarcinoma
5 classes of pharma agents in IBD
5-ASA, steroids, immunomodulators, anti-TNF, anti-alpha4 inhibitors
Is CD curable?
no
Is UC curable?
yes –> surgery/colectomy
Etiologic factors for more aggressive IBD
tobacco in CD, perianal/penetrating disease, age<40, low albumin/anemia