Model Information

Model ID: M023
Category: In vivo
Classification: Chemically induced model
Type: Acetic acid-induced colitis model
Source: Rodents
References: 24906689
Model Name

Acetic acid-induced colitis

Description

Dilute acetic acid (4–50%) instilled rectally, induces acute UC-like colitis, dose-dependent ulceration, clinical features include weight loss, decreased mucous production, bowel wall thickening, histological changes involve epithelial necrosis, ulceratio