Research Article: Xianglian Zhixie Tablet Antagonizes Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Ulcerative Colitis by Attenuating Systemic Inflammation and Modulating Gut Microbiota
Introduction:
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines that has an unclear etiology and pathogenesis. It is one of two primary forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC is characterized by diffuse inflammation and ulcerative lesions in the rectum, colon mucosa, and submucosa. It is a long-lasting disease that is difficult to cure, often recurring and prone to carcinogenesis. , Patients usually experience recurrent episodes of mucous bloody stool, diarrhea, tenesmus, urgent defecation, and…
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