Table 1 Lung histopathology results after oral administration of Paraquat (PQ) in a pilot study.

From: Boric acid-functionalized bentonite nanostructures attenuated paraquat-induced pulmonary injuries in rats

Animal group

Emphysema

Atelectasis

Inflammation

Alveolar hemorrhage

Fibrosis score

Control

2

50 mg/kg PQ

 + 

 +  + 

 + 

5

100 mg/kg PQ

 + 

 +  +  + 

 +  + 

 + 

8