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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Main Authors: Yatin M. Shivkar, Vijay L. Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2003-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/096293503310001619708