Zhang J. Effect of
Bifidobacterium quadruple live bacteria on Mayo score and serum levels of hs-CRP, IL-4, and IL-8 in patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2018;
26:373-377. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v26.i6.373]
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Abstract
AIM
To observe the effect of Bifidobacterium quadruple live bacteria on Mayo score and serum levels of hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin (IL)-4, and IL-8 in patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis.
METHODS
Seventy-six patients with ulcerative colitis were randomly divided into either an observation group or a control group. The observation group was given mesalazine alone, and the control group was given mesalazine plus Bifidobacterium quadruple live bacteria. The treatment lasted 8 wk in both groups. Clinical manifestations and endoscopic features were evaluated at admission and 8 wk after treatment, and Mayo score was calculated. Serum level of hs-CRP was detected using the immunoturbidimetric method, and those of IL-4 and IL-8 were detected by ELISA.
RESULTS
After 8 wk of treatment, Mayo score decreased by 5.87 ± 2.47 in the observation group, and by 3.13 ± 2.17 in the control group, and the decrease differed significantly between the two groups (t = 4.751, P < 0.001). After treatment, serum levels of hs-CRP and IL-8 decreased significantly and that of IL-4 increased in both groups, and the changes differed significantly between the two groups (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
Bifidobacterium quadruple live bacteria have good efficacy in inducing remission in patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis.
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