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protein in white blood cells indicating inflammation

Calprotectin is a protein found in white blood cells that plays a role in the body's immune response by binding to and sequestering metals needed by bacteria, thus inhibiting their growth. Elevated levels of calprotectin in stool or blood can be a marker of inflammation, often used to help diagnose conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or infections.

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33 citations, June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis”

Alopecia Areata might be linked to Crohn's disease.

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research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Three Immune-Mediated Conditions in One Patient: Ulcerative Colitis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Alopecia Areata

5 citations, January 2021 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases”

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research Scattered Skin Eruptions in a Patient With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

1 citations, February 2021 in “Gastroenterology”

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research Vitamin C Deficiency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Forgotten Micronutrient

1 citations, January 2020 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis”

Many people with inflammatory bowel disease have a vitamin C deficiency, which can lead to scurvy symptoms.

Infliximab-Associated Psoriasiform Alopecia

research Infliximab-Associated Psoriasiform Alopecia

1 citations, October 2015 in “The American journal of gastroenterology”

Stopping infliximab and using strong topical steroids can regrow hair lost due to psoriasiform alopecia.

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