mouse ear-swelling test

initialism: MEST
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13471
Test for sensitization in which the test substance is applied topically to the ear of a mouse for three consecutive days. The change in ear thickness is then measured following challenge on day 8.
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. (IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 1214 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'mouse ear-swelling test' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13471 RIS BibTex EndNote
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