Epidermal Lymphocytes
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An In Vitro Skin Irritation Test (SIT) using the EpiDerm Reconstructed Human Epidermal (RHE) Model
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2009
In this video, we demonstrate the EpiDerm Skin Irritation test (EpiDerm SIT) developed and validated for in vitro skin irritation testing of chemicals, including cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Recognition of Epidermal Transglutaminase by IgA and Tissue Transglutaminase 2 Antibodies in a Rare Case of Rhesus Dermatitis
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2011
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by an autoimmune reaction between IgA and epidermal transglutaminase (eTG). DH develops in a very small portion of gluten-sensitive and/or celiac patients. The results of this study indicate that DH can also develop in a rhesus monkey host with symptoms of idiopatic dermatitis.
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Isolation of Lymphocytes from a Mouse Peyer's Patch
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2025
In this video, we demonstrate the isolation of lymphocytes from a harvested mouse Peyer's patch. The isolated lymphocytes can be used for further analysis.
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Isolation and Activation of Murine Lymphocytes
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2016
Lymphocytes are the major players in adaptive immune responses. Here, we present a lymphocyte purification protocol to determine the physiological functions of the desired molecules in lymphocyte activation in vitro and in vivo. The described experimental procedures are suitable for comparing functional capacities between control and genetically modified lymphocytes.
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Isolation of Lymphocytes from Mouse Genital Tract Mucosa
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2012
An efficient way to isolate lymphocytes from mouse genital tract is described. This method takes advantage of enzyme digestion and Percoll gradient separation to allow efficient isolation. This technique is also adaptable to for use in other...
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Antigen recognition through lymphocyte receptors determines how these cells respond to local danger. When receptors detect relevant antigenic signals, epidermal lymphocytes can release cytokines, which influence nearby cells, or engage directly with stressed or transformed cells. This dual response links molecular sensing to tissue-level surveillance and is particularly important when abnormal growth begins in skin.
Communication with keratinocytes helps determine whether local lymphocyte activity remains coordinated with the surrounding tissue. Keratinocytes are not passive bystanders in this setting; their interactions with lymphocytes and other immune cells help shape the local response. Studying these cellular relationships can therefore clarify how inflammation and immune surveillance are organized within the epidermal environment.
In cancer research, the significance of epidermal lymphocytes extends beyond detecting abnormal cells. Their activity provides a way to examine early tumor immunosurveillance, the process by which immune responses may recognize emerging transformed cells, as well as immune evasion, in which those responses are circumvented. These opposing processes help frame investigations of skin-cancer development.
Distribution, activation state, and cellular interactions are complementary readouts rather than interchangeable measurements. Distribution indicates where these cells are located, activation state reflects their functional condition, and interactions reveal how they communicate with keratinocytes and other immune cells. Together, these features can help characterize the inflammatory microenvironment associated with cutaneous malignancies.
Researchers can compare patterns in cell distribution, activation, and interactions with the surrounding cancer-associated environment. The overview identifies these characteristics as potential sources of biomarker information, so the goal is to determine whether particular immune states consistently correspond to relevant features of cutaneous malignancies. Such work may support more informative immune profiling.
Their relevance comes from their position at the intersection of local immune surveillance, tumor immune evasion, and inflammatory signaling. Examining how these cells respond and communicate may reveal features that influence the immune microenvironment and help identify strategies for improving immunotherapies directed at cutaneous malignancies. The emphasis is on understanding local immune context rather than isolated cell counts.