Anti-Atopic Dermatitis Effect of Seaweed Fulvescens Extract via Inhibiting the STAT1 Pathway

Figure 2

Effects of SF on skin integrity and mast cell infiltration in Df-treated NC/Nga mice. (a) Histological examination of NC/Nga mice. The tissues were excised and fixed in 10% formaldehyde. Then, they were embedded in paraffin and sectioned. The sections were stained with H&E (40x and 200x magnifications). (b) Epidermal thickness was examined after sacrifice. (c) Staining with toluidine blue was used to identify mast cells, and (d) mast cell counts were determined using a microscope at 200x magnification. Data were expressed as the (). Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance followed by Dunnett’s post hoc test. versus the Df group; versus the control group.

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