<qa>  What is a chronic inflammatory disease resulting in increased morbidity in patients?Ulcerative colitis UC is a chronic inflammatory disease resulting in increased morbidity in patients. The current standard treatment for mild to moderate UC MTMUC includes 5-aminosalicylic compounds 5ASA such as olsalazine and mesalamine, yet some patients continue to experience disease symptoms and flare-ups. These patients require higher dosages of 5ASA medications and in many cases escalate to steroid andor immunosuppressant therapy which comprises higher risk of hazardous side effects. 