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Table 2 Pathological scores (for each group, n = 8). Statistical differences between control and different groups: + ; p < 0.05, +  + ; p < 0.01 and +  +  + ; p < 0.001. Statistical differences between CA + c-kit+ and CA + c-kit versus CA group: *; p < 0.05 and **; p < 0. 01. The lowest–highest pathological scores were showed in each experimental group between the parentheses

From: Systemic administration of c-Kit+ cells diminished pulmonary and vascular inflammation in rat model of chronic asthma

Pathological injuries

Scores in groups( for each group, n = 6)

(Minimum–Maximum)

C

CA

CA + c-kit

CA + c-kit+

Gablet cell proliferation

(0–0)

(2–3)

 +  +  + 

(2–3)

 +  +  + 

(0–2)

 + *

Interstitial pneumonia

(0–0)

(1–3)

 +  +  + 

(2–3)

 +  +  + 

(1–2)

 + **

Focal hemorragia

(1–0)

(1–3)

 +  +  + 

(1–3)

 +  +  + 

(1–2)

 +  + **

Epithelial cells damage

(0–0)

(2–3)

 +  +  + 

(2–3)

 +  + 

(0–2)

 + **

Atelectasis

(0–0)

(1–3)

 +  +  + 

(1–3)

 +  + 

(1–2)

 + *