Chemical Blistering: Cellular and Macromolecular Components
Abstract
The overall objective of this investigation is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms by which mustard exerts its chemical blistering action when applied topically to human skin. The study involves the use of keratinocyte tissue cultures in order to focus on the direct interactions between the mustard and the cellular targets. The technical objectives of the project are to develop appropriate culture systems for use in the investigation of subcellular and macromolecular manifestations of toxicity, to establish the credibility of these systems for investigating the molecular mechanisms of these effects, and to determine whether these systems can be used-to develop procedures by which toxic responses can be neutralized. Mustard agents, Keratinocytes, Tissue culture, Alkylation, Toxicity, Chemical blistering, Mitochondria, Metabolism, DNA repair, Epidermal proliferation, Epidermal differentiation collagen.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 15, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA208408
Entities
People
- Abhishek N. Kulkarni
- I. A. Bernstein
- M. J. Brabec
- R. C. Conolly
- R. H. Gray
Organizations
- University of Michigan