Delayed Type Allergic Itch-Associated Response Induced by Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate in Hairless Mice

ABSTRACT: To develop an allergic dermatitis model showing persistent scratching in mice, toluene-2,4-diisocyanate (TDI) was repeatedly painted onto the skin of hairless HR-1 mice, and induction of itch-associated scratching behavior was observed. When HR-1 mice were epicutaneously sensitized with 1%...

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Main Authors: Kazuhiro Fuchibe, Takeshi Nabe, Masanori Fujii, Nobuaki Mizutani, Kiichiro Danno, Akihide Koda, Shigekatsu Kohno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2003-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319326143