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Table 2 Histological colitis severity

From: Prostaglandin E2 secreted from feline adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells alleviate DSS-induced colitis by increasing regulatory T cells in mice

Parameters

Changes

Scores

Tissue inflammation

none

0

 

inflammatory cells in the lamina propria

1

 

inflammatory cells extending into the submucosa

2

 

inflammatory cells infiltrate Transmural extension

3

Tissue damage

None

0

 

Discrete lymphoepithelial lesions

1

 

Mucosal erosions

2

 

Discrete deeper structures of the bowel wall

3