Pro-Resolving Mediators in Acute Inflammation in Humans

Lovaza contains ethyl esters of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) obtained from the oil of several fish sources.

Cantharone is a clinical blistering agent for topical use to remove warts and molluscum contagiosum. We plan to use the drug to elicit a small skin blister and inflammatory response. This is a well described clinical inflammation research experimental model with multiple publications of its safety and utility in tracking the host inflammatory response.

Subjects will have blood drawn from the antecubital vein for not more than 15mL at each visit.