Table 1.
Histological characteristics of BALB/c mice colon tissue
| Group | n | Epithelium damage | Inflammatory cells infiltration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 10 | ||
| Means | 0.2 ± 0.25 | 0.2 ± 0.18 | |
| Min/max ranges | 0 to 1 | 0 to 1 | |
| Acute colitis | 7 | ||
| Means | 3.9 ± 0.38 a | 3.8 ± 0.46 a | |
| Min/max ranges | 2 to 4 | 2 to 4 | |
| Chronic colitis | 7 | ||
| Means | 2.8 ± 0.16 a b | 2.3 ± 0.31 a b | |
| Min/max ranges | 1 to 3 | 1 to 3 |
Analysis of histological parameters was performed as described in Methods. aStatistically significant difference between control and dextran sulphate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis groups (P <0.05). b Statistically significant difference between acute DSS-induced colitis and chronic DSS-induced colitis groups (P <0.05)