Griseofulvin-induced protoporphyria revisited

Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 1990 Apr;7(2):82-5.

Abstract

In nude mice grieofulvin given by intraperitoneal injections produces a severe porphyric state within 1 week. Compared with peroral administration of griseofulvin to produce experimental porphyria, this model is much more efficient and can be more easily controlled.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury*
  • Chromatography, Liquid
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Erythropoiesis / drug effects
  • Griseofulvin* / administration & dosage
  • Injections, Intraperitoneal
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Mice, Nude
  • Porphyrias / chemically induced*
  • Porphyrins / blood*
  • Protoporphyrins / blood*
  • Skin Diseases / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Porphyrins
  • Protoporphyrins
  • Griseofulvin