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REGIONAL BLOOD FLOW TO THE LYMPH NODE DURING THE IMMUNE RESPONSE

Authors: PG Herman ( ) , D Lyonnet ( ) , R Fingerhut ( ) , RN Tuttle ( )

Abstract

In 62 New Zealand white rabbits the regional blood flow to the popliteal lymph node was determined using the microsphere distribution and the Rb⁸⁶C1 indicator methods. In 20 animals local immune response was induced with typhoid O antigen and in 7 with bovine serum albumin. The regional blood flow of the popliteal lymph node was 0.57 ml/gm/min. During the immune response the blood flow and weight changes were strictly proportional. The lymph node has the capacity to maintain its blood flow, even following singificant enlargement.

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How to Cite: Herman, P. , Lyonnet, D. , Fingerhut, R. & Tuttle, R. (1976) “REGIONAL BLOOD FLOW TO THE LYMPH NODE DURING THE IMMUNE RESPONSE”, Lymphology. 9(3).