Table 1. Disease Activity Index (DAI) scoring in DSS-induced colitis.
| Score | Weight loss (%)1 | Stool consistency2 | Fecal bleeding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | < 0 | Normal | Normal |
| 1 | 1-5 | - | - |
| 2 | 6-10 | Soft | Slightly bloody |
| 3 | 11-20 | Loose | Bloody |
| 4 | > 20 | Diarrhea | Severely bloody |
1Weight loss was calculated [weight loss (%) = (Weightday21 − Weightday14) / Weightday14 × 100%] and scored.
2Stool consistency: Normal (well-formed pellets), Soft (do not adhere to the anus), Loose (pasty and semi-formed stools that adhere to the anus), Diarrhea (liquid stools that adhere to the anus).