Abstract:Chemical haptens like 2,4‐dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) epicutaneously administered evoke an atopic dermatitis (AD)‐like dermatitis reaction in NC/Nga mice. Bee venom (BV) has shown to have a variety of biological activities including anti‐inflammatory reaction. However, the efficacy of bee venom for the allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and asthma has not been completely investigated. In the present study, we examined whether treatment with bee venom suppresses AD‐like skin lesions … Show more
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