Arbutin alleviates intestinal colitis by regulating neutrophil extracellular traps formation and microbiota composition

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic recurrent intestinal disease lacking effective treatments. β-arbutin, a glycoside extracted from the Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaves, that can regulate many pathological processes. However, the effects of β-arbutin on UC remain unknown.