Table 1 Semiquantitative analysis of sections stained for the presence of Fas, FasL, and bcl-2

From: Apoptosis and Apoptosis-Related Molecules in the Submandibular Gland of the Nonobese Diabetic Mouse Model for Sjögren’s Syndrome: Limited Role for Apoptosis in the Development of Sialoadenitis

No positive staining cells

Few positive staining cells

−/+

Significant number of positive staining cells

+

High number of positive staining cells

++

Very high number of positive staining cells

+++