[Fecal neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin is a surrogate marker of inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease].

Aim: To evaluate the fecal level of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) in different behavior of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Materials And Methods: We prospectively included 41 people into the study--30 patients with active IBD and 11 healthy volunteers. The concentration of NGAL in faeces was determined by enzyme immunoassay method.