Lactobacillus plantarum 69-2 combined with α-lactalbumin hydrolysate alleviates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis by TLR4/NF-κB inflammatory pathway and gut microbiota in mice

Ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease, seriously affects people's quality of life. Dietary-derived active peptides and Lactobacillus plantarum have shown promise for mitigating symptoms of UC. This investigation examines...