Table I.
Groups of rats analyzed in the present study.
| Group name | Treatment | Number of rats | Route of administration | Dosage of administration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Control (vehicle) | 24 | Drinking water | |
| G2 | DSS (Day 1-7) | 24 | Dissolved in drinking water | 5% |
| G3 | DSSa (Day 1-7) + prednisolone (Day 8-14) | 12 | Orally administered (Day 8-14) | 1.0 mg/kg |
| G4 | DSSa (Day 1-7) + vitamin D (Day 8-14) | 12 | Orally administered (Day 8-14) | 50 ng |
| G5a | DSSa (Day 1-7) + vitamin E (low dose) (Day 8-14) | 12 | Orally administered (Day 8-14) | 6 IU/kg |
| G5b | DSSa (Day 1-7) + vitamin E (medium dose) (Day 8-14) | 12 | Orally administered (Day 8-14) | 30 IU/kg |
| G5c | DSSa (Day 1-7) + vitamin E (high dose) (Day 8-14) | 12 | Orally administered (Day 8-14) | 150 IU/kg |
| G6 | DSSa (Day 1-7) + vitamin D + vitamin E (Day 8-14) | 12 | Orally administered (Day 8-14) | 50 ng + 30 IU/kg |
aDissolved in drinking water (5%). DSS, dextran sodium sulfate.