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Local lymph node assay: differentiating allergic and irritant responses using flow cytometry.
Methods (San Diego, Calif.) - 1 Sept 1999
Gerberick G F, Cruse L W, Ryan C A
Abstract excerpt
The murine local lymph node assay (LLNA) is a method for assessing the contact sensitization potential of chemicals. Based on events that occur during the induction phase of a contact sensitization response, the LLNA measures the in vivo proliferation of cells in the draining lymph nodes (DLNs) of mice following topical exposure to chemicals. In terms of predictive identification of important skin sensitizers,...
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