Table 2 Modified scoring key for rat foot pad damage
From: Cartilage preservation by inhibition of Janus kinase 3 in two rodent models of rheumatoid arthritis
Score | Proteoglycan retention | Inflammation | Bone damage |
|---|---|---|---|
0 | > 90% present | Few cells | Normal |
1 | > 50% present | Slight to moderate | Questionable damage |
2 | Only chondrocytes stain | Moderate to heavy | Damaged |
3 | < 10% present | Extremely heavy |