Figure 1From: Brazilian green propolis modulates inflammation, angiogenesis and fibrogenesis in intraperitoneal implant in mice Representative images of the sponge implant disc. Sponge disc before implantation in the peritoneal cavity (A). In (B) sponge disc 5 days after implantation. The implant is extensively adhered to the intestine and liver by a bridge of fibrous tissue. In C and D representative histological sections (5 μm, stained with Gomori Trichrome) of intraperitoneal implant. The matrix of the synthetic sponge is occupied with inflammatory cells, spindle-shaped cells and blood vessels. The fibrovascular tissue in implants of non-treated mice (C) is denser and more vascularized than the treated implant (D). Black arrow: blood vessels; *: The sponge material is seen as triangular objects under the microscope; 60x; Bar: 50 μm.Back to article page