Histamine mediates the pro-inflammatory effect of latex of Calotropis procera in rats
Introduction: Calotropis procera is known to produce contact dermatitis and the latex of this plant produces intense inflammation when injected locally. However, the precise mode of its pro-inflammatory effect is not known. In present study we have pharmacologically characterized the inflammation in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2003-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/096293503310001619708 |