Absorption of Codonopsis pilosula Saponins by Coexisting Polysaccharides Alleviates Gut Microbial Dysbiosis with Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis in Model Mice

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Changes in short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in feces after treatment with Codonopsis pilosula extracts. (a) The contents of acetic acid, (b) propionic acid, (c) isobutyric acid, (d) butyric acid, (e) isovaleric acid, and (f) valeric acid in each group. < 0.05; < 0.01; < 0.001 versus the DSS-treated group. Data are presented as means ± SD of four mice in each group (a–f, n = 4). Fro = fructooligosaccharides group, Cp = Codonopsis pilosula polysaccharide group, Cs = Codonopsis pilosula saponins group, Con = control group, and Mod = DSS-induced colitis group.

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