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NewsAI discovers peptide that eases ulcerative colitis symptoms
Researchers at First Hospital of Jilin University have used machine learning to identify antimicrobial peptides with therapeutic potential for ulcerative colitis. The AI-driven approach screened over 6,000 candidates, identifying a lead peptide that demonstrated superior efficacy to standard treatments in preclinical models by reducing inflammation, restoring gut barrier integrity and selectively modulating the microbiome.