Evaluation of acute skin irritation and phototoxicity by aqueous and ethanol fractions of Angelica keiskei

Lee,Sang-Han

doi:10.3892/etm.2012.782

Evaluation of acute skin irritation and phototoxicity by aqueous and ethanol fractions of Angelica keiskei

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- Sang-Han Lee
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Affiliations: Department of Food Science and Biotechnology and Food and Bio-Industry Research Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
Published online on: October 30, 2012 https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2012.782
Pages: 45-50

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Abstract

In this study, to assess whether aqueous and ethanol fractions of Angelica keiskei induce acute skin irritation and phototoxicity, acute skin irritancy and phototoxicity tests were performed. The skin of rabbits or guinea pigs was treated with these fractions (100 mg/dose) and whether the animals sustained significant skin damage was determined. The data demonstrated that the aqueous and ethanol fractions of Angelica keiskei did not induce acute toxicity in the skin of the animals, as assessed by anatomical and pathological observations. The results from the present study suggest that these aqueous and ethanol fractions of Angelica keiskei have promising potential uses as cosmetic ingredients that do not induce significant levels of skin irritation or phototoxicity.

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