Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	117443
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Research progress in the treatment of ulcerative colitis with natural products
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Xiao Yu, Chuan-Xi Zhao and Chao Wang
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province No. YDZJ202401182ZYTS
Corresponding Author	Chao Wang, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 440 Jiyan Highway, Jinan 250117, Shandong Province, China. chao_wang98@sina.cn
Key Words	Ulcerative colitis; Natural products; Anti-inflammation; Gut microbiota; Clinical translation
Core Tip	This review summarizes recent research advances in natural products for ulcerative colitis, systematically analyzes their core bioactive components and potential mechanisms of action, and further identifies the challenges in clinical translation. In the future, it is imperative to clarify their therapeutic targets and conduct standardized clinical studies to facilitate the development of natural products as novel therapeutic agents or adjuvants for ulcerative colitis treatment.
Citation	Yu X, Zhao CX, Wang C. Research progress in the treatment of ulcerative colitis with natural products. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-08 02:39
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-08 10:00
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-08 09:47
Return for Revision	2026-01-08 09:47
Revised	2026-01-16 17:18
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-13 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-13 06:53
Articles in Press	2026-02-13 06:53
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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