Table 2.
Image Analysis of CD68-, CD3-, and Neutrophil Elastase-Positive Cells in the Mucosa of Ulcerative Colitis and Control Biopsies
| Positivity | Area analyzed (μm2)* | Number of cells analyzed* | Cells/μm2 × 10−4 | Percentage of positive cells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD68 | ||||
| Control | 110310 (61822–250834) | 456 (237–1031) | 42 | 61.8 |
| Grade 1 | 75994 (45512–178684) | 397 (243–750) | 53 | 56.6 |
| Grade 2/3 | 126678 (59637–202788) | 737 (247–1315) | 57 | 48.2 |
| CD3 | ||||
| Control | 75906 (63865–85853) | 312 (270–351) | 41 | 27.6 |
| Grade 1 | 88346 (42521–176411) | 378 (233–743) | 51 | 36.3 |
| Grade 2/3 | 98813 (55233–130430) | 565 (234–796) | 57 | 28.5 |
| Elastase | ||||
| Control | 108363 (56663–264906) | 435 (238–1067) | 40 | 0.2 |
| Grade 1 | 69967 (43462–97240) | 357 (240–513) | 52 | 0.3 |
| Grade 2/3 | 93211 (60494–124122) | 542 (258–930) | 57 | 16.4 |
*Mean value (range).