Footpad test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004583",
  "term": "Footpad test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An in vivo assay used to assess cell-mediated immunity or delayed-type hypersensitivity in rodents. An animal is first sensitized to an antigen, and after a specific period, the same antigen is injected into the footpad. The resulting swelling at the injection site, measured with a caliper after 24 to 48 hours, indicates the strength of the immune response.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "allergic",
    "challenge",
    "contact dermatitis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1167 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/footpad-test/"
}