Imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mouse model

Irfan Ahmad Rather; Vivek K. Bajpai; Jonghun Han; Gyeong-Jun Nam

doi:10.3329/bjp.v11i4.28662

Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology (Oct 2016)

Imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mouse model

Irfan Ahmad Rather,
Vivek K. Bajpai,
Jonghun Han,
Gyeong-Jun Nam

Affiliations

Irfan Ahmad Rather: Department of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-749
Vivek K. Bajpai: Department of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-749
Jonghun Han: Department of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-749
Gyeong-Jun Nam: Department of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-749

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v11i4.28662
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 11, no. 4

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Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by skin inflammation and plaques. Induction of psoriasis in animal model include following steps: a) Selection of animal model, b) Hair removing from the back or ear, c) treatment of skin with Aldara, a cream containing 5% imiquimod and d) Observation. Imiquimod-induced skin inflammation in animal model resembles with psoriasis. Video Clip of Methodology: Psoriaisis-like skin: 9 min 10 sec Full Screen Alternate

Published in Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology

ISSN: 1991-007X (Print); 1991-0088 (Online)
Publisher: Bangladesh Pharmacological Society
Country of publisher: Bangladesh
LCC subjects: Medicine: Therapeutics. Pharmacology
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