Epimedium polysaccharides ameliorate ulcerative colitis by inhibiting oxidative stress and regulating autophagy

Epimedium polysaccharide (EPS) is a bioactive compound derived from the traditional Chinese herb Epimedium brevicornum. The objective of this study was to investigate the protective effects of EPS on ulcerative colitis (UC) and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms involved.