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308,309 Drugs such as imatinib, aspirin, and linagliptin have been shown to decrease inflammation and improve the symptoms of UC by inhibiting the JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway, decreasing inflammatory cell infiltration and promoting intestinal mucosal repair via the regulation of immune responses

In the case of GLP-1's, they are able bypass the pen injectors which were a major hindrance to the production of the brand name medications

According to a 2025 study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, research shows that GLP-1 users typically lose around 20-50% of their weight as lean body massmuch higher than traditional diet and exercise methods

Canagliflozin ameliorates ulcerative colitis via regulation of TLR4/MAPK/NF-B and Nrf2/PPAR-/SIRT1 signaling pathways