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An in vitro anaphylaxis test is described which explores the ability of compound re-challenge to induce histamine release from polynuclear basophils in whole blood of guinea pigs that had previously been sensitised. This test is used in drug safety, in support of the in vivo active systemic anaphylaxis test, which is sometimes required by regulatory authorities, when the observed clinical signs are not conclusive. This sensitive and discriminative test is inexpensive and reduces animal utilisation.
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Salauze, D., Hery, A. & Corroller, M. The radioimmunoassay of histamine release from circulating basophils in an in vitro study as support for the in vivo active systemic anaphylaxis test in the guinea pig. Comparative Haematology International 2, 162–165 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00426171
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