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Sitagliptin is an antidiabetic drug that works by increasing incretin hormones. This study examined the effect of sitagliptin, as well as the contribution of the NO-cGMP-KATP channel pathway, in acetic acid-induced colitis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Experimental approach:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To induce colitis in rats, 4% acetic acid was administered intrarectally. Subsequently, the animals were intraperitoneally pretreated with L-arginine, L-NAME, sildenafil, methylene blue, diazoxide, and glibenclamide for 3 consecutive days, 15 min before sitagliptin administration (90 mg\/kg. p.o.). Finally, microscopic and macroscopic parameters and inflammatory indices, apoptotic gene expression, and histopathological observation were evaluated in colon tissue.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings\/Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings showed that sitagliptin diminished both the macroscopic and microscopic injuries caused by acetic acid and also decreased IL-1\u03b2 and TNF-\u03b1 levels and TNF-\u03b1 gene expression. Moreover, it enhanced the gene expression of BCL2. The findings revealed that the effects of sitagliptin were significantly reduced by L-NAME (NOS inhibitor), methylene blue (guanylate cyclase inhibitor), and glibenclamide (ATP-sensitive potassium channel blocker). In addition, pretreatment with L-arginine, diazoxide, and sildenafil preserved the protective effect of sitagliptin.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion and implications:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Finally, this study revealed that sitagliptin effectively alleviated acetic acid-induced colonic tissue injury by reducing inflammation and regulating genes involved in apoptosis. 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