Comparative Evaluation between Sulfasalazine Alone and in Combination with Herbal Medicine on DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis Mice

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SCB decreased serum ROS and NADPH oxidase activity in the colon. (a) Serum ROS. (b) NOX4, , and Rac 1 protein expressions. Normal: normal mice. Vehicle: DSS control mice. 30 sulfa: sulfasalazine 30 mg/kg treated mice. 60 sulfa: sulfasalazine 60 mg/kg treated mice. SCB: 30 sulfa plus Cinnamomi Cortex and Bupleuri Radix mixture 30 mg/kg treated mice. Data are mean ± SEM (). Significance: , , and versus normal mice and , , and versus DSS control mice.

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