Development and Application of Microbiome-Based Diagnostics and Therapeutic Strategies for Managing Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Authors

  • Ulrich S. Tomic Clinical Researcher, Serbia. Author

Keywords:

Microbiome, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Diagnostics, Therapeutic Strategies, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Probiotics, Gut Microbiota, Chronic Inflammation

Abstract

The human microbiome plays a crucial role in maintaining health and influencing disease progression. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC), are characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, where the gut microbiome is significantly altered. This paper explores the development and application of microbiome-based diagnostics and therapeutic strategies for managing IBD. The integration of microbiome profiling techniques, such as metagenomics and 16S rRNA sequencing, has revolutionized the understanding of IBD pathophysiology. Furthermore, therapeutic interventions, including fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) and probiotic supplementation, are discussed. The paper outlines significant advancements in microbiome research, including pre-2019 literature, and evaluates their potential in clinical settings.

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Published

2025-03-22