Delayed-type hypersensitivity assay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002970",
  "term": "Delayed-type hypersensitivity assay",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A laboratory or in vivo test used to assess cell-mediated immune responses, particularly those involving T helper 1 (Th1) cells. It measures the inflammatory reaction that develops hours to days after re-exposure to an antigen. This assay is often employed to evaluate immune function or detect sensitization to specific substances.",
  "synonyms": [
    "DTH assay"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "CD4",
    "Th1 cell",
    "cell-mediated immune response",
    "challenge"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1156 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/delayed-type-hypersensitivity-assay/"
}