Application of reconstructed human epidermis model EpiSkinTM in classification of chemical skin corrosion
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Abstract
Objective To provide an effective and reliable in vitro evaluation method for skin corrosion induced by chemicals. Methods EpiSkinTM reconstructed human epidermis model was used to classify chemical substances with known classification categories and unknown classification categories,and to evaluate the applicability of EpiSkinTM in skin corrosion induced by chemicals. Results In corrosion test,dichloroacetyl chloride was identified as 1A, glyoxylic acid monohydrate was identified as 1B/1C,which were consistent with the known classification. The other two unknown-classification substances were classified as non-corrosive and 1B/1C, respectively. Conclusion The in vitro testing method using EpiSkinTM reconstructed human epidermis model is suitable for classification and evaluation of skin corrosion induced by chemicals.
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