Scientists identify trigger of Crohn's scarring, research suggests

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2026-04-06

London (PA Media/dpa) - Research suggests scientists have identified what drives the development of scar tissue in the intestines of people with Crohn's disease. Scientists found clusters of immune cells in the gut which may be stimulating nearby cells to generate excess scar tissue, known as fibrosis. It is hoped the discovery, detailed in a new study, could help develop treatments to prevent or slow the development of fibrosis, a serious compli......

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