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Immunology and Infection

Intravital Microscopy of the Inguinal Lymph Node
Stephanie L. Sellers 1, Geoffrey W. Payne 2
1Interdisciplinary Science, University of Northern British Columbia, 2Northern Medical Program, University of Northern British Columbia

A technique for performing intravital microscopy of the inguinal lymph node (LN) is outlined. Such technique allows for real-time, in vivo study of the lymph node microvasculature and structure both during homeostasis and infection. This technique can be adapted to cell trafficking studies and to other lymph node sites.

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