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ArticleInternational journal of colorectal disease2025

Chrysin ameliorates dextran sulfate-induced ulcerative colitis in mice by modulating inflammation and gut microbiota.

Xin Yao, Yao Chen, Yang Li, Jieyu Mo, Xia Liu, Peng Wang, Daqi Jia, Huaqiang Li, Chunfang Guo

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Article in International journal of colorectal disease, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Xin YaoAffiliated Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Long Zhou Wan Street, Yunan District, Chongqing, 401320, China.
Yao ChenAffiliated Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Long Zhou Wan Street, Yunan District, Chongqing, 401320, China.
Yang LiAffiliated Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Long Zhou Wan Street, Yunan District, Chongqing, 401320, China.
Jieyu MoAffiliated Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Long Zhou Wan Street, Yunan District, Chongqing, 401320, China.
Xia LiuAffiliated Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Long Zhou Wan Street, Yunan District, Chongqing, 401320, China.
Peng WangXinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, No.183 Xinqiao Road, Chongqing, 400037, China.
Daqi JiaAffiliated Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Long Zhou Wan Street, Yunan District, Chongqing, 401320, China. 132091@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn.
Huaqiang LiAffiliated Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Long Zhou Wan Street, Yunan District, Chongqing, 401320, China. 346151245@qq.com.
Chunfang GuoAffiliated Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Long Zhou Wan Street, Yunan District, Chongqing, 401320, China. gcf05162023@163.com.

Funding

General Projects of Chongqing Natural Science Foundation CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0784
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum, posing significant health challenges. Previous studies have shown potential therapeutic effects of natural compounds on IBD. Chrysin, a naturally occurring flavonoid, has been suggested to modulate inflammatory pathways and gut microbiota, but its comprehensive impact on ulcerative colitis remains inadequately explored.

methodsThis study employed a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis model in mice to investigate the effects of Chrysin. Using network pharmacology, we identified key signaling pathways potentially influenced by Chrysin. Experimental approaches included measuring disease activity index scores, serum levels of TNF-α, and assessing colon damage histologically. Transcriptomic and microbiome analyses were conducted to examine changes in gene expression and gut bacterial populations, respectively. Additionally, metabolomic profiling was used to identify alterations in colon metabolites.

resultsChrysin treatment significantly mitigated weight loss and reduced disease activity index scores in DSS-induced mice. There was a notable decrease in serum TNF-α levels and less histological damage in the colon. Transcriptomic analysis revealed significant alterations in gene expression within the NF-κB and IL-17 signaling pathways. Microbiome analysis showed significant shifts in the populations of Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes. Metabolomics analysis identified changes in 298 colon metabolites, implicating several essential metabolic pathways.

conclusionsThe findings suggest that Chrysin exerts a dual-action therapeutic effect on ulcerative colitis by reducing inflammation and modulating the gut microbiota. These multifaceted impacts highlight Chrysin's potential utility as a novel therapeutic agent in the clinical management of IBD, offering valuable insights into its mechanisms of action and paving the way for future clinical trials.

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Colitis, UlcerativeFlavonoidsGastrointestinal MicrobiomeInflammationAnimalsColonDextran SulfateDisease Models, AnimalGene Expression RegulationMaleMetabolomicsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNF-kappa BSignal TransductionTranscriptomechrysinDextran SulfateFlavonoidsNF-kappa BTumor Necrosis Factor-alpha16sRNAIBDMetabolismNetwork pharmacologyUlcerative colitis

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