This study was supported by subvention SUBZ.A020.22.060 of the Medical University in Wroclaw, Poland, and by grants from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education N N401 545940 to MS and IP2012 0443 72 to MMS.

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CHS is induced via haptens, which bind to self-protein antigens in the skin, creating neoantigens. CHS is mediated by local extravascular recruitment of circulating antigen-specific CHS-effector T cells, which results in swelling in the challenged tissue, peaking 24 h after exposure of the secondary skin to the same hapten6. The swelling of the tissue is mainly caused by the infiltration of leukocytes and leukocyte-dependent fibrin deposition24. These changes can b...

An erratum was issued for:&#160;<a href="https://www.jove.com/t/64329">Contact Hypersensitivity as a Murine Model of Allergic Contact Dermatitis</a>. The Protocol&#160;and Representative Results sections were updated.
Step 3.2.1 of the Protocol has been updated from:
On day &#34;4&#34;, prepare 0.4% hapten: TNCB in an acetone-ethanol mixture (ratio 1:1). Prepare the solution just before use in a glass vial and protect it from light by covering the vial with aluminum foil.
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On day &#34;4&#34;, prepare 0.4% hapten: TNCB in an acetone: olive oil&#160;mixture (ratio 1:1). Prepare the solution just before use in a glass vial and protect it from light by covering the vial with aluminum foil.
Figure 1 of the Representative Results has been updated from:
<img alt="Figure 1" class="xfigimg" src="/files/ftp_upload/64329/64329fig01.jpg" /> 
Figure 1: Induction of CHS. Sensitization, challenge, and ear measurement. Abbreviations: CHS = contact hypersensitivity reaction; TNCB = 2,4,6-trinitrochlorobenzene. <a href="https://www.jove.com/files/ftp_upload/64329/64329fig01large.jpg" target="_blank">Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.</a>
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<img alt="Figure 1" class="xfigimg" src="/files/ftp_upload/64329/64329fig1v2.jpg" /> 
Figure 1: Induction of CHS. Sensitization, challenge, and ear measurement. Abbreviations: CHS = contact hypersensitivity reaction; TNCB = 2,4,6-trinitrochlorobenzene. <a href="https://www.jove.com/files/ftp_upload/64329/64329fig1v2large.jpg" target="_blank">Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.</a>
Figure 2 of the Representative Results has been updated from:
<img alt="Figure 2" class="xfigimg" src="/files/ftp_upload/64329/64329fig02.jpg" /> 
Figure 2: Adoptive transfer of the CHS-effector cells. Abbreviations: ALNs =axillary and inguinal lymph nodes; CHS = contact hypersensitivity reaction; i.v. = intravenously; SPLs = spleens; TNCB = 2,4,6-trinitrochlorobenzene. <a href="https://www.jove.com/files/ftp_upload/64329/64329fig02large.jpg" target="_blank">Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.</a>
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<img alt="Figure 2" class="xfigimg" src="/files/ftp_upload/64329/64329fig2v2.jpg" /> 
Figure 2: Adoptive transfer of the CHS-effector cells. Abbreviations: ALNs =axillary and inguinal lymph nodes; CHS = contact hypersensitivity reaction; i.v. = intravenously; SPLs = spleens; TNCB = 2,4,6-trinitrochlorobenzene. <a href="https://www.jove.com/files/ftp_upload/64329/64329fig2v2large.jpg" target="_blank">Please click here to view a larger version of this figure.</a>

An erratum was issued for:&#160;<a href="https://www.jove.com/t/64329">Contact Hypersensitivity as a Murine Model of Allergic Contact Dermatitis</a>. The Protocol&#160;and Representative Results sections were updated.

Erratum: Contact Hypersensitivity as a Murine Model of Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a common skin inflammatory disease in industrialized countries caused by a type IV hypersensitivity reaction resulting from exposure to low molecular weight chemicals called haptens. The substances causing contact sensitization in humans include heavy metal ions (chromium, nickel, iron, cobalt), turpentine, fragrances, dyes, and preservatives present in cosmetics (e.g., p-phenylenediamine), some drugs (e.g., neomycin, benzocaine), &#946;-lactam antibiotics (i.e., penicillin), chemicals produced by plants (pentadecacatechol, a substance present in poison ivy), as well as hydroquinone-used in the photographic industry1,2. ACD etiological agents are very high as over 100,000 chemicals are used in industry alone, and 2,000 new ones are synthesized each year. To date, more than 3,700 molecules have been identified that may be contact haptens/allergens3. The contact hypersensitivity reaction (CHS) is an experimental model of ACD that can be studied in mice, guinea pigs, and rats and can be induced by the topical skin application of reactive chemical haptens dissolved in organic solvents4,5,6. This study aims to describe an objective laboratory method that may help to study the CHS reaction in mice, which can be measured and quantified by various tests.
The CHS consists of sensitization (induction) and effector (challenge) phases. In animal models, haptens first bind covalently to proteins in the body to create neoantigens. During the sensitization phase, activated keratinocytes promote the migration and maturation of skin dendritic cells (sDCs) by producing pro-inflammatory cytokines-tumor necrosis factor &#945; (TNF-&#945;) and interleukin 1&#946; (IL-1&#946;)7. Epidermal Langerhans cells (LCs) present antigens during the CHS induction and effector phases8. LCs exposed to hapten during sensitization promote the induction of both regulatory and effector cells9. Increasing evidence from several studies suggests that CHS responses can be mediated by either CD4+ MHC class II-restricted Th1 cells, locally releasing interferon-&#947; (IFN-&#947;) to employ a characteristic inflammatory infiltrate, CD8+ MHC class I-restricted Tc1 lymphocytes that can also release IFN-&#947; but mostly mediate cytotoxic damage to keratinocytes, and now also interleukin 17 (IL-17)-producing Th17 cells10,11.
Several different CHS models employing various species12,13,14 and haptens have been developed (a detailed comparison of different haptens, solvents, and time of application is summarized in Table 1). The mouse, a frequently used laboratory species, offers a few advantages in studying CHS. There are more strains, knockouts (KO), and transgenic animals among mice compared to other species, which makes them a very attractive animal15. In addition, the CHS model requires many animals, and mice are more economical here. Animal models do not mimic ACD in all aspects; in particular, they show crusting and desquamation, which is not common for humans16,17. The features of chronic disease are challenging to reproduce, mainly because the described model does not assume the application of the hapten for a long period of time. However, it has been confirmed here that many of the significant aspects of ACD are reproduced. It has also been shown that, as in humans, these features are associated with local allergic reactions. The choice of hapten, its solvent, and its application outlined in this protocol were dictated by the fact that the results have been confirmed by numerous in vitro tests and that it was tested and modified in the laboratory for many years until the current version was established. Murine models allow for the analysis of the cell subsets or cytokines that are involved in the development of ACD and are essential for preclinical assessments of new treatments.

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			<td>70% ethanol</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>65350-M</td>
			<td>for surface disinfection</td>
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			<td>96-well flat-bottom plates, polypropylene</td>
			<td>Greiner Bio-One GmbH, Kremsmunster, Austria</td>
			<td>655101</td>
			<td>for MPO and Evans blue measurement - plates should be made of polypropylene, that has a lower binding capacity so proteins or DNA will not bind</td>
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			<td>Acetone (ACS reagent, &#8805;99.5%)</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>179124</td>
			<td></td>
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			<td>Aluminum foil</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>Z185140</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Analytical balance</td>
			<td>Sartorius Weighing Technology GmbH, Goettingen, Germany</td>
			<td>PRACTUM224-1s, 29105177</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Automated tissue processor</td>
			<td>MediMeas Instruments, Sarsehri, Haryana, India</td>
			<td>MTP-E-212</td>
			<td>automatically prepare tissue samples by fixing, dehydrating, clearing, and infiltrating them with paraffin</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>BD Vacutainer SST II Advance (tube with gel for obtaining serum)</td>
			<td>Becton Dickinson (BD), Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA</td>
			<td>BD 366882</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Bicinchoninic acid kit for protein determination</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>BCA1-1KT</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Biotin Rat Anti-Mouse IgG1</td>
			<td>Becton Dickinson (BD Biosciences), Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA</td>
			<td>553441</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>BSA (bovine serum albumine)</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>A9418</td>
			<td>protein assays &#38; analysis, 2 mg/mL</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Cell strainer, pore size 70 &#956;m</td>
			<td>BIOLOGIX, China</td>
			<td>15-1070</td>
			<td>suitable for 50 mL tubes</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Coverslip</td>
			<td>VWR, Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States</td>
			<td>631-1583</td>
			<td>24 mm, but it possible to use different size</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Disposable pipettes capacity: 5 mL, 10 mL, 25 mL</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>Z740301, Z740302, Z740303</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>DPBS (Dulbecco&#8242;s phosphate buffered saline)</td>
			<td>ThermoFisher Scientific,&#160; Waltham, Massachusetts, USA</td>
			<td>14190144</td>
			<td>no calcium, no magnesium, mammalian cell culture</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>DPX Mountant for histology</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>6522</td>
			<td>mounting media for H-E, might be used some other e.g, Canada balsam</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Dumont 5 tweezers - straight</td>
			<td>Animalab, Poznan, Poland</td>
			<td>11251-10FST</td>
			<td>surgical instruments for procedures on mice (should be steriled)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Dumont 7 tweezers - bent</td>
			<td>Animalab, Poznan, Poland</td>
			<td>11272-50FST</td>
			<td>surgical instruments for procedures on mice (should be steriled)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Eosin Y solution, alcoholic</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>HT110116</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Eppendorf Safe-Lock Tubes 1.5 mL</td>
			<td>Eppenforf, Germany</td>
			<td>3,01,20,086</td>
			<td>polypropylene</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Eppendorf Safe-Lock Tubes, 2.0 mL</td>
			<td>Eppenforf, Germany</td>
			<td>3,01,20,094</td>
			<td>polypropylene, round bottom (the homogenization beads can easily move)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Ethanol 100% (absolute alkohol)</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>1.07017</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Ethanol 96%</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>1.59010</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Evans blue</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>E2129</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>FBS (fetal bovine serum)</td>
			<td>ThermoFisher Scientific, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA</td>
			<td>A3160802</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Formalin solution, neutral buffered, 10%</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>HT501128</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Formamide 99.5% (GC)</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>F7503</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Freezer -20 &#176;C</td>
			<td>Bosch, Germany</td>
			<td>GSN54AW30</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Fridge +4 &#176;C / freezer -20 &#176;C</td>
			<td>Bosch, Germany</td>
			<td>KGV36V10</td>
			<td>mammalian Cell Culture, qualified, Brazil, 10 x 50 mL</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Glass microskope slides, SuperFrost Plus</td>
			<td>VWR, Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States</td>
			<td>631-0108, 631-0446, 631-0447, 631-0448, 631-0449</td>
			<td>Slides that eliminates the need to apply adhesive materials or protein coatings, to preventing any tissue sections loss during staining.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Graph Pad Prism</td>
			<td>GraphPad Software Inc.</td>
			<td>v. 9.4.0</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Grey soap</td>
			<td>Pollena Ostrzesz&#243;w, Producent Chemii Gospodarczej Sp. Z.o.o. , Sp. K., Poland</td>
			<td>Bialy jelen soap bar</td>
			<td>grey Soap Bar Natural Hypoallergenic. Generally available product</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) 1 mol/l (1 M)</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>1.60313</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Harris hematoxylin solution</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>HHS16</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Hemocytometer</td>
			<td>VWR, Avantor, U.S.A</td>
			<td>612-5719</td>
			<td>manual counting chamber is recommend, which is more accurate</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>H5882</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Homogenizer</td>
			<td>QIAGEN Hilden, Germany</td>
			<td>Tissue Lyser LT, SN 23.1001/05234</td>
			<td>homogenizer with stainless steel beads (diameter 5 mm) for 2 mL centrifuge tubes</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Horseradish peroxidase streptavidin (HRP streptavidin)</td>
			<td>Vector Laboratories, Inc., Burlingame, CA, USA</td>
			<td>SA-5004-1</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Hydrogen peroxide solution (H202)</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>H1009</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Incubator Heracell 150i</td>
			<td>Thermo Electron LED Gmbh, Germany</td>
			<td>41071068</td>
			<td>37 oC in the atmosphere of 5 % CO2, and 65 0C for deparaffinization the sections for histology</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Ketamine 100 mg/mL, solution for injection</td>
			<td>Biowet Pulawy Sp. z o.o., Pulawy, Poland</td>
			<td>cat.# not avaliable</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>KH2PO4 (potassium dihydrogen phosphate) 99.995% anhydrous basis</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>1.05108</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Laboratory Centrifuge</td>
			<td>Heraeus Megafuge 1.0R, Thermo Scientific, Germany</td>
			<td>B00013899</td>
			<td>speed to 300 x g, with cooling to 4 0C</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Laboratory Centrifuge</td>
			<td>Heraeus Fresco 21, Thermo Scientific, Germany</td>
			<td>75002425</td>
			<td>speed to 3,000 x g, with cooling to 4 0C</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Mask (FFP2)</td>
			<td>VWR, Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States</td>
			<td>111-0917</td>
			<td>for working with ortho-dianisine dihydrochloride</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Mice</td>
			<td>Breeding unit of the Chair of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland</td>
			<td>CBA/J, C57BL/6</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Micrometer</td>
			<td>Mitutoyo, Tokyo, Japan</td>
			<td>193-111</td>
			<td>digit Outside Micrometer, Ratchet Stop, 0-25mm Range, 0.001mm Graduation, +/-0.002mm Accuracy, https://shop.mitutoyo.pl/web/mitutoyo/pl_PL/all/all/Mikrometr%20analogowy%20/PR/193-111/index.xhtml&#160;&#160;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>microplate, 96 well, microlon, high binding (for ELISA test)</td>
			<td>Greiner Bio-One GmbH, Kremsmunster, Austria</td>
			<td>655061</td>
			<td>with maxi-sorp binding surfaces for reliable and reproducible results in colormetric assays</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Microscope with objectives</td>
			<td>Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH, Germany</td>
			<td>DM1000, 294011-082007</td>
			<td>histology presented in the paper was performed under ThermoFisher Scientific EVOS M5000 Imaging System, with objectives: FL 20X LWDPH, 0.40NA/3.1WD and FL 40X LWDPH 0.65NA/1.79WD</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Myeloperoxidase from human leukocytes (MPO standard)</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>M6908</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Na2HPO4 x 7 H2O (sodium phosphate dibasic heptahydrate)</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>S9390</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Olive-oil</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>75343</td>
			<td>pure, natural</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>OptEIA Mouse IFN-&#947; ELISA Set</td>
			<td>Becton Dickinson (BD Biosciences), Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA</td>
			<td>555138</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Ortho-dianisine dihydrochloride</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>D3252</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Paraffin wax</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>76242</td>
			<td>beads, waxy solid</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>PBS (phosphate buffered saline)</td>
			<td>ThermoFisher Scientific,&#160; Waltham, Massachusetts, USA</td>
			<td>20012027</td>
			<td>pH 7.2, mammalian cell culture</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>ph meter</td>
			<td>Elmetron, Poland</td>
			<td>CP-401</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Pipettes, variable volume with tips</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>EP3123000900-1EA</td>
			<td>3-pack, Option 1, 0.5-10 uL/10-100 uL/100-1000 uL, includes epT.I.P.S.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Razor blade</td>
			<td>VWR, Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States</td>
			<td>PERS94-0462</td>
			<td>scraper and cutter blades, single edge, aluminium spine, 100 blades per box, individually wrapped</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Rotary microtome</td>
			<td>MRC Laboratory-Instruments, Essex, CM20 2HU UK</td>
			<td>HIS-202A</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Scissors - straight, sharp / sharp</td>
			<td>Animalab, Poznan, Poland</td>
			<td>14060-10FST</td>
			<td>Surgical instruments for procedures on mice (should be steriled)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Screw cap (open top)</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>27056</td>
			<td>black polypropylene hole cap, for use with 22&#160;mL vial with 20-400 thread</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Spectrophotometer</td>
			<td>BioTek Instruments, U.S.A</td>
			<td>201446</td>
			<td>universal microplate spectrophotometer: &#955; range: 200 - 999 nm, absorbance measurement range: 0.000 - 4.000 Abs</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Staining dish 20 slides with rack</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>S6141</td>
			<td>e.g. 20 slide staining dishes complete with covers, slide rack and handle</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sterile Disposable Biopsy Punch 6mm</td>
			<td>Integra LifeSciences, Princeton, NJ, USA</td>
			<td>33-36</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Surgical scissors</td>
			<td>Animalab, Poznan, Poland</td>
			<td>52138-46</td>
			<td>surgical instruments for procedures on mice (should be steriled)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Tissue processing cassettes</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>Z672122</td>
			<td>tissue processing/ embedding cassettes with lid</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>TMB Substrate Reagent Set</td>
			<td>Becton Dickinson (BD Biosciences), Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA</td>
			<td>555214</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>TNCB (2,4,6-trinitrochlorobenzene)</td>
			<td>Tokyo Chemical Industry CO., LTD, Japan</td>
			<td>C0307</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>TNP-BSA (bovine serum albumin conjugated with 2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)</td>
			<td>Biosearch Technologies LGC, Petaluma, CA, USA</td>
			<td>T-5050</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>T-PER (tissue protein extration reagent)</td>
			<td>ThermoFisher Scientific, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA</td>
			<td>78510</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Tubes 15 mL sterile</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>CLS430055 (Corning)</td>
			<td>polypropylene, conical bottom</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Tubes 50 mL, sterile</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>CLS430290 (Corning)</td>
			<td>polypropylene, conical bottom</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Tween 20</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>P1379</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Vials, screw top, clear glass (vial only) 22 mL</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>27173</td>
			<td>for the preparation of hapten, screwed on so that it does not evaporate</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Water bath</td>
			<td>AJL Electronic, Poland</td>
			<td>LW102</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Wax (paraffin) dispenser</td>
			<td>VWR, Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States</td>
			<td>114-8737</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Xylazine (xylapan 20 mg/mL) solution for injection</td>
			<td>Vetoquinol Biowet Sp. z o.o., Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland</td>
			<td>cat.# not avaliable</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Xylene (histological grade)</td>
			<td>Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany</td>
			<td>534056</td>
			<td></td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

contact hypersensitivity as a murine model of allergic contact dermatitis

Contact hypersensitivity (CHS) is an experimental model of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) that can be studied in mice. This study aims to present an objective laboratory method that may help to study the CHS reaction in mice, which can be measured and quantified by various tests. To induce CHS, on day "0", mice were sensitized on a previously shaved spot by abdominal skin painting with the hapten 2,4,6-trinitrochlorobenzene (TNCB) in an acetone-ethanol mixture, whereas negative control mice were sham sensitized with vehicle alone-acetone-ethanol mixture. On day "4", the baseline ear thickness was measured with a micrometer prior to the elicitation of CHS (challenge) by painting both ears with diluted TNCB both in the test and control groups. After 24 h, the ear swelling was measured with a micrometer. CHS is an example of a T cell-mediated immune response that causes swelling in inflamed tissue, peaking 24 h after the skin challenge with the same hapten. An increase in ear edema correlated with augmented ear weight, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, pro-inflammatory cytokine concentration in the ear extracts, increased thickening of the edematous dermis in the histological examination, and ear vascular permeability. There was also an increase in the concentration of TNP-specific IgG1 antibodies in the sera of the test group when compared with the control mice. Additionally, CHS can be successfully transferred with the CHS-effector cells obtained from donors previously sensitized with TNCB. The CHS-effector cells were administered intravenously into na&#239;ve recipient mice, which were subsequently challenged with the same diluted hapten. Ear swelling was measured with a micrometer 24 h later.

For CHS induction, the animals were sensitized via skin painting (abdominal) with 150 &#181;L of 5% TNCB or sham sensitized with the vehicle alone. On day &#34;4&#34;, the ear swelling responses of both ears were induced by contact painting (challenge) with 10 &#181;L of 0.4% TNCB in both mice previously contact sensitized with TNCB (test group) and the control group mice (sham sensitized). The presented data depict that the mice sensitized with TNCB and challenged 4 days later developed significantly increased ...

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Contact Hypersensitivity as a Murine Model of Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Contact hypersensitivity (CHS) is a murine experimental model of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). CHS is based on sensitization with reactive hapten by painting the shaved skin of the chest and abdomen, with a subsequent ear skin challenge with a diluted hapten, causing a swelling reaction that is assessed in various ways.

Contact hypersensitivity (CHS) is an experimental model of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) that can be studied in mice. This study aims to present an ...

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2.5K Views.  Wroclaw Medical University. Contact hypersensitivity (CHS) is a murine experimental model of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). CHS is based on sensitization with reactive hapten by painting the shaved skin of the chest and abdomen, with a subsequent ear skin challenge with a diluted hapten, causing a swelling reaction that is assessed in various ways.

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Introducing Shear Stress in the Study of Bacterial Adhesion

During bacterial infections a sequence of interactions occur between the pathogen and its host. Bacterial adhesion to the host cell surface is often the initial and determining step of the pathogenesis. Although experimentally adhesion is mostly studied in static conditions adhesion actually takes place in the presence of flowing liquid. First encounters between bacteria and their host often occur at the mucosal level, mouth, lung, gut, eye, etc. where mucus flows along the surface of epithelial cells. Later in infection, pathogens occasionally access the blood circulation causing life-threatening illnesses such as septicemia, sepsis and meningitis. A defining feature of these infections is the ability of these pathogens to interact with endothelial cells in presence of circulating blood. The presence of flowing liquid, mucus or blood for instance, determines adhesion because it generates a mechanical force on the pathogen. To characterize the effect of flowing liquid one usually refers to the notion of shear stress, which is the tangential force exerted per unit area by a fluid moving near a stationary wall, expressed in dynes/cm2. Intensities of shear stress vary widely according to the different vessels type, size, organ, location etc. (0-100 dynes/cm2). Circulation in capillaries can reach very low shear stress values and even temporarily stop during periods ranging between a few seconds to several minutes 1. On the other end of the spectrum shear stress in arterioles can reach 100 dynes/cm2 2. The impact of shear stress on different biological processes has been clearly demonstrated as for instance during the interaction of leukocytes with the endothelium 3. To take into account this mechanical parameter in the process of bacterial adhesion we took advantage of an experimental procedure based on the use of a disposable flow chamber 4. Host cells are grown in the flow chamber and fluorescent bacteria are introduced in the flow controlled by a syringe pump. We initially focused our investigations on the bacterial pathogen Neisseria meningitidis, a Gram-negative bacterium responsible for septicemia and meningitis. The procedure described here allowed us to study the impact of shear stress on the ability of the bacteria to: adhere to cells 1, to proliferate on the cell surface 5and to detach to colonize new sites 6 (Figure 1). Complementary technical information can be found in reference 7. Shear stress values presented here were chosen based on our previous experience1 and to represent values found in the literature. The protocol should be applicable to a wide range of pathogens with specific adjustments depending on the objectives of the study.

During the infection process, a key step is the adhesion of pathogens with host cells. In most instances this adhesion step occurs in the presence of mechanical stress generated by flowing liquid. We describe a technique that introduces shear stress as an important parameter in the study of bacterial adhesion.

During bacterial infections a sequence of interactions occur between the pathogen and its host. Bacterial adhesion to the host cell surface is often the ...

Induction of Graft-versus-host Disease and In Vivo T Cell Monitoring Using an MHC-matched Murine Model

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is the limiting barrier to the broad use of bone marrow transplant as a curative therapy for a variety of hematological deficiencies. GVHD is caused by mature alloreactive T cells present in the bone marrow graft that are infused into the recipient and cause damage to host organs. However, in mice, T cells must be added to the bone marrow inoculum to cause GVHD. Although extensive work has been done to characterize T cell responses post transplant, bioluminescent imaging technology is a non-invasive method to monitor T cell trafficking patterns in vivo. 
Following lethal irradiation, recipient mice are transplanted with bone marrow cells and splenocytes from donor mice. T cell subsets from L2G85.B6 (transgenic mice that constitutively express luciferase) are included in the transplant. By only transplanting certain T cell subsets, one is able to track specific T cell subsets in vivo, and based on their location, develop hypotheses regarding the role of specific T cell subsets in promoting GVHD at various time points. At predetermined intervals post transplant, recipient mice are imaged using a Xenogen IVIS CCD camera. Light intensity can be quantified using Living Image software to generate a pseudo-color image based on photon intensity (red = high intensity, violet = low intensity). 
Between 4-7 days post transplant, recipient mice begin to show clinical signs of GVHD. Cooke et al.1 developed a scoring system to quantitate disease progression based on the recipient mice fur texture, skin integrity, activity, weight loss, and posture. Mice are scored daily, and euthanized when they become moribund. Recipient mice generally become moribund 20-30 days post transplant. 
Murine models are valuable tools for studying the immunology of GVHD. Selectively transplanting particular T cell subsets allows for careful identification of the roles each subset plays. Non-invasively tracking T cell responses in vivo adds another layer of value to murine GVHD models.

Induction of Graft-versus-host Disease and In Vivo T Cell Monitoring Using an MHC-matched Murine Model

Murine bone marrow transplantation is a widely used technique to study immunological mechanisms governing graft-versus-host disease in humans. The ability to monitor T cell trafficking patterns in vivo allows for detailed analysis of the development and perpetuation of T cell responses during graft-versus-host disease.

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is the limiting barrier to the broad use of bone marrow transplant as a curative therapy for a variety of hematological ...

Murine Model of Allergen Induced Asthma

Asthma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, affecting some 300 million people throughout the world.1 More than 8% of the US population has asthma, with the prevalence increasing.2 As with other diseases, animal models of allergic airway disease greatly facilitate understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, help identify potential therapeutic targets, and allow preclinical testing of possible new therapies. Models of allergic airway disease have been developed in several animal species, but murine models are particularly attractive due to the low cost, ready availability, and well-characterized immune systems of these animals.3 Availability of a variety of transgenic strains further increases the attractiveness of these models.4 Here we describe two murine models of allergic airway disease, both employing ovalbumin as the antigen. Following initial sensitization by intraperitoneal injection, one model delivers the antigen challenge by nebulization, the other by intratracheal delivery. These two models offer complementary advantages, with each mimicking the major features of human asthma.5
The major features of acute asthma include an exaggerated airway response to stimuli such as methacholine (airway hyperresponsiveness; AHR) and eosinophil-rich airway inflammation. These are also prominent effects of allergen challenge in our murine models,5,6 and we describe techniques for measuring them and thus evaluating the effects of experimental manipulation. Specifically, we describe both invasive7 and non-invasive8 techniques for measuring airway hyperresponsiveness as well as methods for assessing infiltration of inflammatory cells into the airways and the lung. Airway inflammatory cells are collected by bronchoalveolar lavage while lung histopathology is used to assess markers of inflammation throughout the organ. These techniques provide powerful tools for studying asthma in ways that would not be possible in humans.

Experimental mouse models of allergic asthma offer new possibilities for studying disease pathogenesis and developing new therapeutics. These models are well suited to measuring factors governing the allergic immune response, airway inflammation, and pulmonary pathophysiology.

Asthma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, affecting some 300 million people throughout the world.1 More than 8% of the US population has asthma, ...

Measurement of Tactile Allodynia in a Murine Model of Bacterial Prostatitis

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are pathogens that play an important role in urinary tract infections and bacterial prostatitis1. We have recently shown that UPEC have an important role in the initiation of chronic pelvic pain2, a feature of Chronic prostatitis/Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS)3,4. Infection of the prostate by clinically relevant UPEC can initiate and establish chronic pain through mechanisms that may involve tissue damage and the initiation of mechanisms of autoimmunity5.
A challenge to understanding the pathogenesis of UPEC in the prostate is the relative inaccessibility of the prostate gland to manipulation. We utilized a previously described intraurethral infection method6 to deliver a clinical strain of UPEC into male mice thereby establishing an ascending infection of the prostate. Here, we describe our protocols for standardizing the bacterial inoculum7 as well as the procedure for catheterizing anesthetized male mice for instillation of bacteria.
CP/CPPS is primarily characterized by the presence of tactile allodynia4. Behavior testing was based on the concept of cutaneous hyperalgesia resulting from referred visceral pain8-10. An irritable focus in visceral tissues reduces cutaneous pain thresholds allowing for an exaggerated response to normally non-painful stimuli (allodynia). Application of normal force to the skin result in abnormal responses that tend to increase with the intensity of the underlying visceral pain. We describe methodology in NOD/ShiLtJ mice that utilize von Frey fibers to quantify tactile allodynia over time in response to a single infection with UPEC bacteria.

Infection of the prostate may be a contributing factor in mediating pelvic pain in chronic prostatitis. We describe the procedure for preparation of standardized bacterial inoculum, instillation of bacteria into the urethra of male mice and methodology for measuring tactile allodynia in mice over time.

Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are pathogens that play an important role in urinary tract infections and bacterial prostatitis1. We have recently ...

Use of Galleria mellonella as a Model Organism to Study Legionella pneumophila Infection

Legionella pneumophila, the causative agent of a severe pneumonia named Legionnaires&#39; disease, is an important human pathogen that infects and replicates within alveolar macrophages. Its virulence depends on the Dot/Icm type IV secretion system (T4SS), which is essential to establish a replication permissive vacuole known as the Legionella containing vacuole (LCV). L. pneumophila infection can be modeled in mice however most mouse strains are not permissive, leading to the search for novel infection models. We have recently shown that the larvae of the wax moth Galleria mellonella are suitable for investigation of L. pneumophila infection. G. mellonella is increasingly used as an infection model for human pathogens and a good correlation exists between virulence of several bacterial species in the insect and in mammalian models. A key component of the larvae&#39;s immune defenses are hemocytes, professional phagocytes, which take up and destroy invaders. L. pneumophila is able to infect, form a LCV and replicate within these cells. Here we demonstrate protocols for analyzing L. pneumophila virulence in the G. mellonella model, including how to grow infectious L. pneumophila, pretreat the larvae with inhibitors, infect the larvae and how to extract infected cells for quantification and immunofluorescence microscopy. We also describe how to quantify bacterial replication and fitness in competition assays. These approaches allow for the rapid screening of mutants to determine factors important in L. pneumophila virulence, describing a new tool to aid our understanding of this complex pathogen.

Use of Galleria mellonella as a Model Organism to Study Legionella pneumophila Infection

The larva of the wax moth Galleria mellonella was recently established as an in vivo model to study Legionella pneumophila infection. Here, we demonstrate fundamental techniques to characterize the pathogenesis of Legionella in the larvae, including inoculation, measurement of bacterial virulence and replication as well as extraction and analysis of infected hemocytes.

Legionella pneumophila, the causative agent of a severe pneumonia named Legionnaires&#39; disease, is an important human pathogen that infects and ...

Organoids as Model for Infectious Diseases: Culture of Human and Murine Stomach Organoids and Microinjection of Helicobacter Pylori

Recently infection biologists have employed stem cell derived cultures to answer the need for new and better models to study host-pathogen interactions. Three cellular sources have been used: Embryonic stem cells (ESC), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) or adult stem cells. Here, culture of mouse and human gastric organoids derived from adult stem cells is described and used for infection with the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori. Human gastric glands are isolated from resection material, seeded in a basement matrix and embedded in medium containing growth factors epidermal growth factor (EGF), R-spondin, Noggin, Wnt, fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 10, gastrin and transforming growth factor (TGF) beta inhibitor. In these conditions, gastric glands grow into 3-dimensional organoids containing 4 lineages of the stomach. The organoids expand indefinitely and can be frozen and thawed similarly as cell lines. For infection studies, bacteria are microinjected into the lumen of the organoids. Infected organoids are processed for imaging. The described methods can be adapted to other organoids and infections with other bacteria, viruses or parasites. This allows the study of infection-induced changes in primary cells.

Stem cell derived cultures harbor tremendous potential to model infectious diseases. Here, the culture of mouse and human gastric organoids derived from adult stem cells is described. The organoids are microinjected with the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori.

Recently infection biologists have employed stem cell derived cultures to answer the need for new and better models to study host-pathogen interactions. ...

Zebrafish as a Model to Assess the Teratogenic Potential of Nitrite

High nitrate levels in the environment may&#160;result in congenital defects or miscarriages in humans. Presumably, this is due to the conversion of nitrate to nitrite by gut and salivary bacteria. However, in other mammalian studies, high nitrite levels do not cause birth defects, although they can lead to poor reproductive outcomes. Thus, the teratogenic potential of nitrite is not clear. It would be useful to have a vertebrate model system to easily assess teratogenic effects of nitrite or any other chemical of interest. Here, we demonstrate the utility of zebrafish (Danio rerio) to screen compounds for toxicity and embryonic defects. Zebrafish embryos are fertilized externally and have rapid development, making them a good model for teratogenic studies. We show that increasing the time of exposure to nitrite negatively affects survival. Increasing the concentration of nitrite also adversely affects survival, whereas nitrate does not. For embryos that survive nitrite exposure, various defects can occur, including pericardial and yolk sac&#160;edema, swim bladder noninflation, and craniofacial malformation. Our results indicate that the zebrafish is a convenient system for studying the teratogenic potential of nitrite. This approach can easily be adapted to test other chemicals for their effects on early vertebrate development.

Exposure to teratogens may cause birth defects. Zebrafish are useful for determining the teratogenic potential of chemicals. We demonstrate the utility of zebrafish by exposing embryos to various levels of nitrite and also at different times of exposure. We show that nitrite can be toxic and cause severe developmental defects.

High nitrate levels in the environment may&#160;result in congenital defects or miscarriages in humans. Presumably, this is due to the conversion of ...

A Murine Model of Group B Streptococcus Vaginal Colonization

Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus, GBS), is a Gram-positive, asymptomatic colonizer of the human gastrointestinal tract and vaginal tract of 10 - 30% of adults. In immune-compromised individuals, including neonates, pregnant women, and the elderly, GBS may switch to an invasive pathogen causing sepsis, arthritis, pneumonia, and meningitis. Because GBS is a leading bacterial pathogen of neonates, current prophylaxis is comprised of late gestation screening for GBS vaginal colonization and subsequent peripartum antibiotic treatment of GBS-positive mothers. Heavy GBS vaginal burden is a risk factor for both neonatal disease and colonization. Unfortunately, little is known about the host and bacterial factors that promote or permit GBS vaginal colonization. This protocol describes a technique for establishing persistent GBS vaginal colonization using a single &#946;-estradiol pre-treatment and daily sampling to determine bacterial load. It further details methods to administer additional therapies or reagents of interest and to collect vaginal lavage fluid and reproductive tract tissues. This mouse model will further the understanding of the GBS-host interaction within the vaginal environment, which will lead to potential therapeutic targets to control maternal vaginal colonization during pregnancy and to prevent transmission to the vulnerable newborn. It will also be of interest to increase our understanding of general bacterial-host interactions in the female vaginal tract.

A Murine Model of Group B Streptococcus Vaginal Colonization

The purpose of this protocol is to imitate human group B Streptococcus (GBS) vaginal colonization in a murine model. This method may be used to investigate host immune responses and bacterial factors contributing to GBS vaginal persistence, as well as to test therapeutic strategies.

Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus, GBS), is a Gram-positive, asymptomatic colonizer of the human gastrointestinal tract and vaginal tract of ...

Effects of Exposure of Formaldehyde to a Rat Model of Atopic Dermatitis Induced by Neonatal Capsaicin Treatment

Atopic dermatitis is chronically relapsing pruritic eczema and prevails around the world especially in developed countries. Complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors are known to play an important role in the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis. However, we still lack a detailed picture of the pathogenesis of this disease. Thus, it is of importance to develop appropriate animal models for elucidating the progression of atopic dermatitis. Moreover, investigating the effect of environmental factors such as air pollutants on atopic dermatitis expands understanding of the disease. Here, we describe a method for inducing atopic dermatitis in rats with neonatal capsaicin treatment and a protocol for exposure of a constant concentration of formaldehyde to rats to reveal effects on the development of atopic dermatitis in infantile and adolescent periods. These protocols have been successfully applied to several experiments and can be used for other substances.

We describe here methods for neonatal capsaicin treatment to induce atopic dermatitis in rats and exposure of vaporized formaldehyde to investigate the effects of formaldehyde inhalation on atopic dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis is chronically relapsing pruritic eczema and prevails around the world especially in developed countries. Complex interactions between ...

In Vivo Imaging of Reactive Oxygen Species in a Murine Wound Model

The generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a hallmark of inflammatory processes, but in excess, oxidative stress is widely implicated in various pathologies such as cancer, atherosclerosis and diabetes. We have previously shown that dysfunction of the Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2)/ Kelch-like erythroid cell-derived protein 1 (Keap1) signaling pathway leads to extreme ROS imbalance during cutaneous wound healing in diabetes. Since ROS levels are an important indicator of progression of wound healing, specific and accurate quantification techniques are valuable. Several in vitro assays to measure ROS in cells and tissues have been described; however, they only provide a single cumulative measurement per sample. More recently, the development of protein-based indicators and imaging modalities have allowed for unique spatiotemporal analyses. L-012 (C13H8ClN4NaO2) is a luminol derivative that can be used for both in vivo and in vitro chemiluminescent detection of ROS generated by NAPDH oxidase. L-012 emits a stronger signal than other fluorescent probes and has been shown to be both sensitive and reliable for detecting ROS. The time lapse applicability of L-012-facilitated imaging provides valuable information about inflammatory processes while reducing the need for sacrifice and overall reducing the number of study animals. Here, we describe a protocol utilizing L-012-facilitated in vivo imaging to quantify oxidative stress in a model of excisional wound healing using diabetic mice with locally dysfunctional Nrf2/Keap1.

In Vivo Imaging of Reactive Oxygen Species in a Murine Wound Model

We describe a non-invasive in vivo imaging protocol that is streamlined and cost-effective, utilizing L-012, a chemiluminescent luminol-analog, to visualize and quantify reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated in a mouse excisional wound model.

The generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a hallmark of inflammatory processes, but in excess, oxidative stress is widely implicated in various ...

Contact Hypersensitivity as a Murine Model of Allergic Contact Dermatitis

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Introducing Shear Stress in the Study of Bacterial Adhesion

Induction of Graft-versus-host Disease and In Vivo T Cell Monitoring Using an MHC-matched Murine Model

Murine Model of Allergen Induced Asthma

Measurement of Tactile Allodynia in a Murine Model of Bacterial Prostatitis

Use of Galleria mellonella as a Model Organism to Study Legionella pneumophila Infection

Organoids as Model for Infectious Diseases: Culture of Human and Murine Stomach Organoids and Microinjection of Helicobacter Pylori

Zebrafish as a Model to Assess the Teratogenic Potential of Nitrite

A Murine Model of Group B Streptococcus Vaginal Colonization

Effects of Exposure of Formaldehyde to a Rat Model of Atopic Dermatitis Induced by Neonatal Capsaicin Treatment

In Vivo Imaging of Reactive Oxygen Species in a Murine Wound Model