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Co-culture lymphoid tissue equivalent (LTE) for an artificial immune system (AIS)

US8071373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2006
Grant dateDec 6, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2535/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for preparing an artificial immune system. The artificial immune system comprises a cell culture comprising T cells, B cells and antigen-primed dendritic cells. The artificial immune system of the present invention can be used for in vitro testing of vaccines, adjuvants, immunotherapy candidates, cosmetics, drugs, biologics and other chemicals.

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