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From: Protective effect of tomato pomace extract encapsulated in combination with probiotics against indomethacin induced enterocolitis

Figure 5

Photographs (× 4) and light micrographs of stomachs from the studied groups (stained with H&E X100). (A) normal control, (B) indomethacin group, (C) jelly candy group, (D) TPE microcapsules group, E: TPE and probiotics microcapsules group. (a) Normal control group (0), (b) indomethacin group with multiple mucosal erosions (arrows) and submucosal edema together with blood vessel congestion (+ + +), (c) jelly candy group with multiple mucosal erosions (arrows) and submucosal edema without blood vessel congestion (+ +), (d) TPE microcapsules group with normal mucosa and mild submucosal edema (star) ( +), (e) TPE and probiotic microcapsules group with intact mucosa and normal submucosa (0).

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