Fig. 7.

Rice prolamin extract (RPE) ameliorates dextran sulphate sodium (DSS)-induced experimental colitis as measured by histological score. The proximal, distal colon and caecum of DSS-exposed mice were evaluated and coded sections were scored using a validated scoring system with a scale of 0–40. Values are mean ± standard error of the mean; n = 6 in each group. Histological score of colon of RPE-fed, DSS-exposed mice indicated a significant decrease in colon inflammation compared to control diet-fed, DSS-exposed mice (*P < 0·05 versus control; ^†P < 0·05 versus DSS alone).