United European Gastroenterol J
December 2024
Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) predominantly affects males across all ages; however, little is known about sex differences for other aspects of EoE.
Objective: To investigate associations between sex and clinical presentation, endoscopic features, treatment choice and response in EoE patients in real-world practice.
Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of the multicenter EoE CONNECT registry.
Background: Recently, we have identified a dysregulated protein signature in the esophageal epithelium of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) patients including proteins associated with inflammation and epithelial barrier function; however, the effect of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment on this signature is unknown. Herein, we used a proteomic approach to investigate: (1) whether PPI treatment alters the esophageal epithelium protein profile observed in EoE patients and (2) whether the protein signature at baseline predicts PPI response.
Methods: We evaluated the protein signature of esophageal biopsies using a cohort of adult EoE (n = 25) patients and healthy controls (C) (n = 10).
This study compared short-term effectiveness of proton pump inhibitors (PPI), swallowed topical corticosteroids (STC), and dietary therapies in reversing clinical and histological features in pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitits (EoE). Determinants for treatment choice and PPI therapy effectiveness were also assessed. A cross-sectional study analysis of patients under 18 years old recruited onto the multicenter EoE CONNECT registry was performed.
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