Study IDs Cells Linked to Steroid Resistance in Crohn’s Disease

Florida researchers have identified cells with a potential role in the development of Crohn’s disease, as well as resistance to steroids used to treat the disorder. The possible culprits are a subset of immune cells. The scientists, representing the Florida campus of the Scripps Research Institute, focused on TH17 cells, according to ScienceDaily. These cells are part of a group of white blood cells associated with a variety of autoimmune disorders, including Crohn’s disease.