The pharmacological profile of ovalbumin-induced paw oedema in rats

• Main Authors: R. F. G. Feitosa (Author), G. B. Melcíades (Author), A. M. S. Assreuy (Author), M. F. G. Rocha (Author), R. A. Ribeiro (Author), A. A. M. Lima (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Rats are commonly used in anaphylaxis models, mainly in intestinal anaphylaxis. Hypersensitivity mechanisms are complex and they are not clearly defined. Ovalbumin (OVA) is commonly used for studies on the hypersensitivity mechanism. However, the potential pro-inflammatory mediators induced by this...