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Table 2 Score sheet

From: Intrapancreatic MSC transplantation facilitates pancreatic islet regeneration

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1. Body weight

Score

        

 Based on starting weight []

        

 Based on the weight of the control group []

 Uninfluenced or rise

0

        

 Reduction, but < 10%

1

 Reduction > 10%

2

 Reduction > 20%

3

2. General condition

         

 Shiny eyes, body openings and skin clean

0

        

 Cloudy eyes, increased muscle tone, more visible breathing

1

 Eyes sunken dull, sticky body openings, increased breathing

2

 Abnormal posture, animal feels cold, eyes closed, cramps, paralysis, breathing sounds, bluish mucous membranes, diarrhoea

3

3. Spontaneous behaviour

         

 Attentive, curious, straightening, quick movements

0

        

 Decreased reactions, movement reduced, restricted or excessive activity

1

 Partial separation from the group, movement reduced, pain when walking

2

 Apathetic, no reaction or aggressiveness in handling, severely restricted movement, isolation, drag forward.

3

4. Trial-specific criteria

         

 Blood sugar < 200 mg/dl

0

        

 Blood sugar increased (> 200 mg/dl)

1

 Blood sugar increased (> 400 mg/dl)

2

 Blood sugar reduced (< 60 mg/dl)

At the same time, weight loss

3

5. Other termination criteria

 

 Self-injury (e.g. excessive itching)

3

Total score