Association of serological markers with endoscopic mucosal healing and disease activity in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a retrospective study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Correlation of Serological Biomarkers with Endoscopic Mucosal Recovery and Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Retrospective Analysis

  • By

  • Lu Zhou

  • Jinfu Dong

  • Yifan Chen

  • Yuying Zhou

  • Zhu Jin

  • Tianyi Xi

  • Wen Lu

  • Henghua Zhou

  • July 20, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Correlation of Serological Biomarkers with Endoscopic Mucosal Recovery and Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Retrospective Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionInflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Key MechanismsSerological markers associated with mucosal healing and inflammation.
Target PopulationPatients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD).
Care SettingRetrospective analysis in a clinical hospital setting.

Key Highlights

  • CRP, TNF-α, ESR, and PLT levels are elevated in active IBD patients.
  • ALB levels are reduced in active IBD patients compared to controls.
  • Combined serological tests show higher predictive efficacy for mucosal healing.
  • Serum levels of biomarkers correlate with disease inflammation.
  • Endoscopic mucosal healing is linked to better long-term prognosis.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Use of serological markers for assessing disease activity in IBD.

Management

  • Endoscopic evaluation is crucial for monitoring treatment effects.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Routine measurement of CRP, TNF-α, ESR, PLT, and ALB for disease activity.

Risks

  • Active IBD is associated with increased risk of mucosal injury and recurrence.

Patient & Prescribing Data

200 IBD patients (91 UC, 109 CD) and 100 healthy controls.

Serological biomarkers can guide treatment decisions and monitor disease activity.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate routine serological tests in the management of IBD.
  • Assess mucosal healing through endoscopy and correlate with serological markers.

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