Skin substitutes for irritancy testing
US7501238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to in vitro cultured skin substitutes, preferably to in vitro cultured skin substitutes that have improved barrier function. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of such skin substitutes for irritancy testing. The present invention provides improved methods of screening compounds for irritancy activity, as well for identifying novel irritant responsive genes.
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