Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	122250
Country	China

Category	Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Targeting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in inflammatory bowel disease: Mechanisms and challenges of traditional Chinese medicine treatment
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xiao-Xue Lu, Xuan Li, Hua-Jie Tian and Xu-Hao Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Xu-Hao Li, MD, Postdoc, School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 4655 University Road, Changqing District, Jinan 250355, Shandong Province, China. l1xuhao2022@163.com
Key Words	Wnt/β-catenin pathway; Inflammatory bowel disease; Traditional Chinese medicine; Mucosal repair; Acupuncture and moxibustion; Herbal formula; Precision medicine
Core Tip	This minireview discusses the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in traditional Chinese medicine for treating inflammatory bowel disease. Based on literature, it analyzes the pathway as a common target for herbal compounds and acupuncture-moxibustion, offering insights into treatment mechanisms and efficacy optimization. Understanding this pathway is crucial for advancing traditional Chinese medicine modernization and achieving precise inflammatory bowel disease therapy.
Citation	Lu XX, Li X, Tian HJ, Li XH. Targeting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in inflammatory bowel disease: Mechanisms and challenges of traditional Chinese medicine treatment. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2026-04-14 01:49
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-14 01:50
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-29 10:15
Return for Revision	2026-04-29 10:15
Revised	2026-05-12 09:21
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-05-15 06:30
Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-01 02:34
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-01 06:32
Articles in Press	2026-07-01 06:32
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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