VTN and colitis: In conclusion, this study shows for the first time that: (1) DPG is able to modulate in vivo MH genes and restore in vitro the proper structural organization, wound repair ability and functionality of intestinal epithelial barrier during acute inflammation; (2) DPG increases ECM remodeling gene expression during the earlier recovery phase following the induction of colitis in mice; (3) the ECM genes, PLAUR and VTN, are pivotal to get MH in cells treated with DPG.