Subcutaneous Immunization

Subcutaneous immunization is the delivery of a vaccine or other immune-stimulating preparation into the tissue beneath the skin, where it can initiate protective immunity. After injection, antigen-presenting cells capture and process the antigen, then activate lymphocytes in draining lymph nodes to generate antibody and cellular responses, often with help from adjuvants that enhance immune stimulation. This route is used for selected vaccines and immunotherapies and can influence how rapidly and effectively immunity develops. Understanding subcutaneous delivery supports vaccine design, evaluation of immune responses, and research on strategies for preventing or treating infectious disease.

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JoVE Journal - Immunology and Infection

Protective Efficacy and Pulmonary Immune Response Following Subcutaneous and Intranasal BCG Administration in Mice

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2016

We herein detail the methodology followed to compare protective efficacy and lung immune response induced by intranasal and subcutaneous immunization with BCG in mouse model. Our results show the benefits of pulmonary vaccination and suggest a role for IL17-mediated response in vaccine-induced protection.

Enrichment and Characterization of the Tumor Immune and Non-immune Microenvironments in Established Subcutaneous Murine Tumors

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2018

Here we describe a method to separate and enrich components of the tumor immune and non-immune microenvironment in established subcutaneous tumors. This technique allows for the separate analysis of tumor immune infiltrate and non-immune tumor fractions which can permit comprehensive characterization of the tumor immune microenvironment.

Subcutaneous Injection of Bacterial Antigen to Induce Systemic Inflammation in a Murine Model

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2025

This video demonstrates the induction of systemic inflammation in an anesthetized mouse. The injection of mycobacterial antigen-adjuvant depots triggers cytokine release and localized inflammation. Lymphatic vessels open, enabling immune cell entry into lymph nodes and activation of T cells, which release pro-inflammatory cytokines, leading to widespread inflammation.

Evaluation of Tumor-infiltrating Leukocyte Subsets in a Subcutaneous Tumor Model

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2015

This protocol describes a method for the detailed evaluation of leukocyte subsets within the tumor microenvironment in a mouse tumor model. Chemerin-expressing B16 melanoma cells were implanted subcutaneously into syngeneic mice. Cells from the tumor microenvironment were then stained and analyzed by flow cytometry, allowing for detailed leukocyte subset analyses.

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JoVE Core - Biology

What is the Immune System?

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2019

Overview The immune system comprises diverse biological structures and processes that protect the body from disease. These processes can be classified into innate and adaptive immunity. To work effectively, the immune system needs to detect pathogens by distinguishing the body’s own structures from foreign elements. If this determination fails, autoimmune diseases occur in which the immune system reacts against the body’s own tissue. The Innate Immune System Acts Fast and Non-specifically

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