title: A new inflammation model.
abstract: The UV-edema in the hairless mouse is a suitable inflammation model as the degree of edema can be quantified - the degree of edema being a function of the irradiation time. The UV-edema may also be employed in the testing of antiphlogistics using oral administration as well as cutaneous application.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004353:Drug Evaluation, Preclinical / Q000379:methods; D004487:Edema / Q000188:drug therapy; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy; D051379:Mice; D008819:Mice, Nude; D011830:Radiation Effects; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents