A protocol to investigate the blockade of jellyfish nematocysts by topical agents.

Authors :: Burnett, Joseph W.
Purcell, Jennifer E.
Learn, Douglas B.
Meyers, Thomas
Source :: Contact Dermatitis (01051873). Jan1999, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p55. 2p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Reports on the investigation on the obstruction of jellyfish nematocysts by topical agents. Effects of topical application on the skin; Use of scanning electron to study nematocyst discharge on the human cadaver skin; Requirement of standard in vitro test to screen topical agents for protection of human skin.

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