Alterations of Gene Expression in Sulfur Mustard‐Exposed Skin Topically Treated with Vanilloids

Sulfur mustard [bis(2‐chloroethyl)sulfide, SM] is a chemical warfare agent that penetrates the skin rapidly and causes extensive blistering. Using the mouse ear vesicant model (MEVM), we evaluated the effect of topically applied anti‐inflammatory agents (octyl homovanillamide and heptyl isovanillamide) on ear edema formation and gene expression following SM exposure. Relative ear weight and real‐time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain...