Figure 9. Expression of MUC2 in rat small intestinal mucosa of different groups.

(A) Immunohistochemistry MUC2 staining. (B) The OD was significantly reduced in BDL rats compared with sham controls; internal or external drainage significantly increased the OD. The effect of internal drainage was significantly better than external drainage (**P<0.01); ED, external biliary drainage; ID, internal biliary drainage; OD, optical density; OJ, obstructive jaundice; SH, sham operation.