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Intravital Microscopy of the Inguinal Lymph Node
JoVE Journal
Immunology and Infection
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JoVE Journal Immunology and Infection
Intravital Microscopy of the Inguinal Lymph Node

Intravital Microscopy of the Inguinal Lymph Node

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07:34 min

April 04, 2011

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07:34 min
April 04, 2011

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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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