Table 2 Scoring system for inflammation-associated histological changes in the colon

From: Anthocyanin-rich fractions from red raspberries attenuate inflammation in both RAW264.7 macrophages and a mouse model of colitis

Score

Histologic changes

0

No evidence of inflammation

1

Low level of inflammation with scattered infiltrating mononuclear cells (1–2 foci)

2

Moderate inflammation with multiple foci

3

High level of inflammation with increased vascular density

4

Maximal severity of inflammation and loss of goblet cells