Caspase-3 expression in the CβGh+ group after 21 days was at a similar level as the expression found after 7 days, with a significantly higher level compared to other colitis groups (Tukey post hoc, p < 0.05) and control group (HβG−) (Dunnett post hoc, p < 0.01). Here, CASP3 is linked to colitis.