Research Article

Protective Effect of Thalidomide on 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonic Acid-Induced Experimental Colitis in Rats via the Inhibition of T Helper 17 Cells

Table 1

DAI criteria.

GradeWeight loss (%)Stool consistencyOccult/gross bleeding

00NormalN/A
11–5Mild soft
25–10Soft and wetHemoccult positive
310–20Half-loose stool
4>20Loose stoolGross bleeding