Clostridium butyricum strains XMC 312 and SWY 13 alleviate dextran sulfate sodium- induced colitis through restoration of intestinal barrier integrity and modulation of gut microbiota
Two newly isolated *Clostridium butyricum* strains, XMC 312 and SWY 13, alleviate dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice by restoring intestinal barrier integrity, enhancing antioxidant defenses, modulating gut microbiota composition, and increasing short-chain fatty acid production.