Abstract

The effects of various materials on the chorioallantoic membrane of the 10-day incubated fertile hen's egg have been studied. A detailed sequential histological study of the effects of croton oil and tobacco smoke condensate showed that both substances caused local haemorrhage and necrosis, followed by hyperplasia. The degree of thickening was found to be both dose-and time-dependent. From these observations a test procedure for comparing the irritant activity of tobacco smoke condensates has been developed; this procedure involves measuring the maximum thickness of the membranes 72 h after application of the condensates.

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