Editorial
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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2024; 30(27): 3284-3289
Published online Jul 21, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i27.3284
Pro and anti-inflammatory diets as strong epigenetic factors in inflammatory bowel disease
Adele Rostami, Kristen White, Kamran Rostami
Adele Rostami, Digestive Health Clinic, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
Kristen White, Digestive Health Clinic & Kōtare Wellness Ltd, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
Kamran Rostami, Department of Gastroenterology, Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Author contributions: Rostami A, White K and Rostami K reviewed the literature and wrote the editorial.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Kamran Rostami, FRACP, MD, PhD, Doctor, Research Scientist, Department of Gastroenterology, Palmerston North Hospital, 50 Ruahine Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand. kamran.rostami@midcentraldhb.govt.nz
Received: April 7, 2024
Revised: June 16, 2024
Accepted: June 28, 2024
Published online: July 21, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This editorial highlights the implication of environmental factors, in particular diet, as epigenetic factors in pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The concept of epigenetic factors involved in the genesis of IBD brings new insight into the identified risk factors and future targeted approaches, as a guide to the prevention and treatment of IBD.