Methods for testing an immune response using cultures of T cells, B cells, dendritic cells and follicular dendritic cells
US8962319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2033 |
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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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