Abstract
The protective effect of indigo on intestinal epithelial cells remains unclear. Yokote Akihito et al. preliminarily investigated the anti-ferroptosis effect of indigo in inflammatory bowel disease. Here, we further discuss and evaluate the role of indigo based on the results.
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Sun, S., Lv, B. The antiferroptotic effect of indigo on ulcerative colitis. J Gastroenterol 59, 75–76 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00535-023-02063-x
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