Research Article

Schisandra Inhibit Bleomycin-Induced Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Rats via Suppressing M2 Macrophage Polarization

Table 1

The results of alveolitis and fibrosis severity classification at different time points.

GroupsAlveolitis (Day 7)Fibrosis (Day 28)
(0)(+)(++)(+++)(0)(+)(++)(+++)

Sham8710087100
Model8#01168#0026
Schisandra8#01348#0332
Dex8#03418#0242

Note: on the stage of alveolitis (Day 7), “(0)” indicates no obvious alveolar rupture and fusion; “(+)” indicates mild alveolar rupture and fusion; “(++)” indicates moderate alveolar rupture and fusion; “(+++)” indicates severe alveolar rupture and fusion; on the stage of alveolitis (Day 28), “(0)” indicates no obvious fibrous tissue hyperplasia; “(+)” indicates mild fibrous tissue hyperplasia; “(++)” indicates moderate fibrous tissue hyperplasia; “(+++)” indicates severe fibrous tissue hyperplasia. # vs. sham; vs. model.