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Pain is a major component of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), increasing the suffering of patients and decreasing their quality of life. However, the underlying cellular basis for pain in IBD and the role of pain-mediating neurons in driving gut dysfunction are not well known. Our goal is to characterize the role of neurons that mediate […]

The interleukin-2 (IL-2) protein plays an essential role in regulating the immune response and preventing the development of autoimmune disorders by supporting the growth and activity of regulatory T cells (Tregs). Promising preclinical and clinical work has demonstrated the potential for IL-2 to mitigate autoimmune diseases, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). However, in addition to […]