Co-culture lymphoid tissue equivalent (LTE) for an artificial immune system (AIS)
US8071373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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