Astragaloside IV ameliorates DSS-induced intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction associated with modulation of tight junction proteins and MLCK/p-MLC and MyD88/TRAF6 signaling pathways.
Barrier dysfunction is central to IBD pathogenesis; a compound that restores tight junctions and reduces permeability in preclinical models could eventually lead to new therapies that protect the gut lining and reduce...