In vivo xylitol primary dermal irritation and phototoxicity evaluation

Xylitol is a widely studied sugar with therapeutic properties and is effective against microorganisms. Despite a variety of toxicological data being available about this compound, dermal toxicological tests cannot be found. Here, the aim was to carry out in vivo assays to verify xylitol skin applica...

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Autores principales: Ferreira, Aline S., Barbosa, Nádia R., Silva, Silvio S
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Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2009
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/7745
http://www.latamjpharm.org/trabajos/28/2/LAJOP_28_2_1_4_Y0R1N0PXBL.pdf
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topic Farmacia
Toxicología
pharmaceutical preparations; phototoxicity; primary dermal irritation study; xylitol
Medicamento
Composición de medicamentos
Evaluación de Medicamentos
Farmacología
spellingShingle Farmacia
Toxicología
pharmaceutical preparations; phototoxicity; primary dermal irritation study; xylitol
Medicamento
Composición de medicamentos
Evaluación de Medicamentos
Farmacología
Ferreira, Aline S.
Barbosa, Nádia R.
Silva, Silvio S
In vivo xylitol primary dermal irritation and phototoxicity evaluation
topic_facet Farmacia
Toxicología
pharmaceutical preparations; phototoxicity; primary dermal irritation study; xylitol
Medicamento
Composición de medicamentos
Evaluación de Medicamentos
Farmacología
description Xylitol is a widely studied sugar with therapeutic properties and is effective against microorganisms. Despite a variety of toxicological data being available about this compound, dermal toxicological tests cannot be found. Here, the aim was to carry out in vivo assays to verify xylitol skin application safety. Primary dermal irritation studies were done with rabbits using 5 and 10% (w/w) xylitol, in either cream or gel form. Phototoxicity assays were also performed with guinea pigs, using only 10% (w/w) xylitol, in both forms. Primary dermal irritation studies revealed that xylitol topically used (5 and 10%) did not induce erythema or edema formation, but did show phototoxicity properties. Xylitol is an adequate alternative compound to be applied for skin disease control, since this application will be done together with sunscreen.
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author Ferreira, Aline S.
Barbosa, Nádia R.
Silva, Silvio S
author_facet Ferreira, Aline S.
Barbosa, Nádia R.
Silva, Silvio S
author_sort Ferreira, Aline S.
title In vivo xylitol primary dermal irritation and phototoxicity evaluation
title_short In vivo xylitol primary dermal irritation and phototoxicity evaluation
title_full In vivo xylitol primary dermal irritation and phototoxicity evaluation
title_fullStr In vivo xylitol primary dermal irritation and phototoxicity evaluation
title_full_unstemmed In vivo xylitol primary dermal irritation and phototoxicity evaluation
title_sort in vivo xylitol primary dermal irritation and phototoxicity evaluation
publishDate 2009
url http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/7745
http://www.latamjpharm.org/trabajos/28/2/LAJOP_28_2_1_4_Y0R1N0PXBL.pdf
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