In carrageenin-induced peritonitis, subcutaneous pretreatment with NDP-MSH decreased neutrophil trafficking into the peritoneal cavity in a dose-dependent manner.
In plain wordsIn an animal model of peritonitis, NDP-MSH given before the trigger reduced neutrophil movement into the abdomen, more so at higher doses.
- Peptide
- Melanotan I (afamelanotide)
- Outcome
- DecreaseNeutrophil migration into the peritoneal cavity
- Study
n: not reported in source
Carrageenin-induced peritonitis model- Outcome group
- Inflammation markers · Immune and inflammation
- Studied dose
- Dose not stated · subcutaneousAs given in this study.
Source sentences
Herein, subcutaneous pretreatment with NDP-MSH decreased neutrophil trafficking in the peritoneal cavity in a dose-dependent manner.
1 context sentence(design, population, supporting numbers)
In the present study, we investigated the ability of [Nle4, D-Phe7]-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (NDP-MSH), a semisynthetic melanocortin compound, in the inhibition of neutrophil migration in carrageenin-induced peritonitis model.