A new approach to in vitro studies of antigenic response in earthworms
Language English Country United States Media print
Document type Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
PubMed
7698361
DOI
10.1016/0145-305x(94)90001-9
PII: 0145-305X(94)90001-9
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Antigens, Helminth immunology MeSH
- Culture Media MeSH
- Microscopy, Electron, Scanning MeSH
- Oligochaeta immunology MeSH
- Intestines cytology immunology MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Check Tag
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Antigens, Helminth MeSH
- Culture Media MeSH
A method for in vitro cultivation of earthworm gut wall tissue explants is described. Tissue explants are able to respond to protein antigen by secretion of antigen-binding protein into the culture medium. Large irregular cells and round-shaped cells are released from tissue explants during the cultivation. This method represents an advantageous tool for in vitro studies providing the possibility of parallel assays from the same donor.
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