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. 2013 Dec 19;7(3):573–578. doi: 10.3892/etm.2013.1456

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(A) Low-power view of a longitudinal section of the normal colonic wall. Crypts with abundant goblet cells were observed. (B) Chronic inflammation in the lamina propria of mice with DSS-induced colitis was observed. The loss of goblet cells and the frequently enlarged nuclei of the absorptive cells was observed. (C) Unequivocal mucosal erosion appeared due to the loss of surface epithelia. (D–F) PBA-treated mice showed no abnormalities. DSS, dextran sulfate sodium; PBA, sodium 4-phenylbutyrate. Magnification, ×200.