Table 2 Fibrosis Score.

From: Quercetin prevents hepatic fibrosis by inhibiting hepatic stellate cell activation and reducing autophagy via the TGF-β1/Smads and PI3K/Akt pathways

No fibrosis

Normal

o

collagen fibers present that extends from portal triad or central vein to peripheral region

fibrosis present

1

mild collagen fiber present with extension but without compartment formation

mild fibrosis

2

moderate collagen fibers present with some pseudo lobe formation

moderate fibrosis

3

many collagen fibers present with thickening of the partial compartments and frequent pseudo lobe formation

severe fibrosis

4

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