Cyclophosphamid-Induced Alopecia Areata (AA) Model

Cyclophosphamide, a commonly used chemotherapeutic agent, is known to induce hair loss as a side effect due to its effects on rapidly dividing cells. While it effectively targets cancer cells, it also inadvertently impacts the rapidly dividing cells surrounding hair follicles, making it a useful tool for preparing alopecia areata models.

Creative Bioarray has developed an innovative animal model of alopecia areata induced by cyclophosphamide, which allows researchers to study the pathogenesis of this condition and evaluate potential treatments. This model is characterized by its ability to sustain the induced hair loss for approximately 20 days, providing a stable and reproducible platform for in-depth research into alopecia areata mechanisms and therapeutic interventions.

Our Cyclophosphamid-Induced Alopecia Areata (AA) Model

Available Animal

Mouse

Modeling Method

Except for the mice in control group which are given an equal volume of normal saline, the mice in model group are intraperitoneally injected with a single dose of freshly dissolved cyclophosphamide saline on the 9th day after hair removal.

Method for modeling cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia areata (AA) in miceFig. 1 Modeling method of cyclophosphamid-induced alopecia areata (AA) in Creative Bioarray

Endpoints

  • Image of mice
  • Hair loss area
  • Histology analysis
  • qPCR or Western blot
  • Customized endpoints tailored to your specific research requirements

Example Data

Macroscopic hair effects and alopecia scores in mice treated with different doses of cedrol and minoxidil after CYP administration.Fig.2 (I): Macroscopic effects among the groups. (B) Model group; (C) 50 mg/kg-cedrol group; (D) 100 mg/kg-cedrol group; (E) 200 mg/kg-cedrol group; (F) Minoxidil group (Photos were taken on day 13, 14 and 15 of the experiment respectively). (II): Alopecia score of the mice after CYP administration. (Chen et al. 2016)

Quotation and Ordering

Equipped with extensive experience in researching animal models of diseases, the experts at Creative Bioarray are willing to collaborate with you in crafting a customized design tailored to your precise needs. If you are interested in our services, please feel free to contact us at any time or submit an inquiry to us directly.

Reference

  1. Chen, S.S., et al. Preventive effects of cedrol against alopecia in cyclophosphamide-treated mice. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2016, 46: 270-276.

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