New research reveals gut microbiota link to colitis

A study conducted by Jun Sun’s research team at the University of Illinois Chicago has revealed a new and critical role of Axin1 in regulating intestinal epithelial development and microbial homeostasis. The research, titled “Intestinal Epithelial Axin1 Deficiency Protects Against Colitis via Altered Gut Microbiota,” and published in the journal Engineering, highlights the potential therapeutic strategies for human inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).