They discovered that patients with ulcerative colitis carry autoantibodies that target integrin alpha-v/beta-6, a protein that connects epithelial cells in the intestine to other types of tissue.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic ... Hypoalbuminemia (low levels of a protein called albumin) can happen due to inflammation. Try to eat a balanced diet during your recovery.

Background/Aims Infliximab is currently used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC ... use and high baseline C-reactive protein are independent predictors of good response.