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Ulcerative Colitis (UC) known as a sub-category of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) is a long-term condition that causes inflammation, irritation, and ulcers in the colon and rectum. Though the precise pathogenesis of UC is not fully understood yet, impaired immune responses and imbalanced intestinal microbiome composition have been regarded as two main key players in colitis pathobiology. As conventional treatments are challenged with limitations and side effects, finding a new therapeutic approach has gained increasing attention. Probiotic bacteria with multifunctional health-promoting properties have been considered novel therapeutic options. There is strong evidence indicating that probiotics exert their therapeutic effects mostly by regulating immune system responses and restoring gut microbiome homeostasis. These results validate the rationale behind the clinical application of probiotics in UC management whether prescribed alone or in combination with conventional therapy. This article explores the pathogenesis of UC, concentrating on the influence of immune dysregulation and intestinal microbiome imbalances. Also, it reviews recent , and clinical studies that have demonstrated the efficacy of species in decreasing UC symptoms by modifying immune responses, restoring gut microbiota balance, and promoting intestinal barrier function.

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