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KMID : 1024520170260020249
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Journal of the Environmental Sciences
2017 Volume.26 No. 2 p.249 ~ p.256
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Risk Assessment of Persicaria nepalensis Extract by Skin Irritation, Ocular Irritation, and Maximization Tests for Delayed Hypersensitivity
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Yang Woong-Suk
Park Jin-Sik
Lee Jae-Yong
Hwang Cher-Won
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Abstract
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In this study, we evaluated the potential of 70% ethanol extract from Persicaria nepalensis (PNE) as a cosmetic ingredient by primary skin irritation, ocular irritation, and maximization tests for delayed hypersensitivity in New Zealand white rabbits and Hartley guinea pig. Skin safety study was performed to evaluate the potential toxicity of PNE using the primary irritation test. In the primary irritation test, 50% PNE was applied to the skin, and no adverse reactions such as erythema and edema were observed at the intact skin sites. Therefore, PNE was classified as a practically non-irritating material based on a primary irritation index of "0.0.". In the ocular irritation test, the 50% PNE applied did not show any adverse reactions in the different parts of rabbit eyes, including the cornea, iris, and conjunctiva. Thus, PNE was classified as a practically non-irritating material based on an acute ocular irritation index of "0.0.". Skin sensitization was tested by the Guinea Pig Maximization Test (GPMT) and Freund's Complete Adjuvant (FCA) using an intradermal injection of 10% PNE. Edema and erythema were not observed 24 and 48 h after the topical application of PNE in skin sensitization test, which exhibited a sensitization score of "0.0.". Therefore, it can be suggested that P. nepalensis could be used as potential candidates for cosmoceutical ingredients, without any major side effects.
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KEYWORD
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Persicaria nepalensis, Primary skin irritation, Ocular irritation, Maximization test for delayed hypersensitivity
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