Journal article
Saffron Pre-Treatment Promotes Reduction in Tissue Inflammatory Profiles and Alters Microbiome Composition in Experimental Colitis Mice
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract with an incompletely understood pathogenesis. Long-standing colitis is associated with increased risk of colon cancer. Despite the availability of various anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory drugs, many patients fail to respond to pharmacologic therapy and some experience drug-induced adverse events. Dietary supplements, particularly saffron (Cr…
Authors
Banskota S; Brim H; Kwon YH; Singh G; Sinha SR; Wang H; Khan WI; Ashktorab H
Journal
Molecules, Vol. 26, No. 11,
Publisher
MDPI
DOI
10.3390/molecules26113351
ISSN
1431-5157