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Title: Lights, camera, and action : vertebrate skin sets the stage for immune cell interaction with arthropod-vectored pathogens
Authors: Chong, Shu Zhen.
Evrard, Maximilien.
Ng, Lai Guan.
Keywords: DRNTU::Science::Biological sciences::Microbiology::Immunology
Issue Date: 2013
Source: Chong, S. Z., Evrard, M., & Ng, L. G. (2013). Lights, camera, and action : vertebrate skin sets the stage for immune cell interaction with arthropod-vectored pathogens. Frontiers in Immunology, 4, 286.
Series/Report no.: Frontiers in immunology
Abstract: Despite increasing studies targeted at host-pathogen interactions, vector-borne diseases remain one of the largest economic health burdens worldwide. Such diseases are vectored by hematophagous arthropods that deposit pathogens into the vertebrate host’s skin during a blood meal. These pathogens spend a substantial amount of time in the skin that allows for interaction with cutaneous immune cells, suggesting a window of opportunity for development of vaccine strategies. In particular, the recent availability of intravital imaging approaches has provided further insights into immune cell behavior in living tissues. Here, we discuss how such intravital imaging studies have contributed to our knowledge of cutaneous immune cell behavior and specifically, toward pathogen and tissue trauma from the arthropod bite. We also suggest future imaging approaches that may aid in better understanding of the complex interplay between arthropod-vectored pathogens and cutaneous immunity that could lead to improved therapeutic strategies.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/99921
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/18621
ISSN: 1664-3224
DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2013.00286
Schools: School of Biological Sciences 
Rights: © 2013 The Author(s). This paper was published in Frontiers in Immunology and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of The Author(s). The paper can be found at the following official DOI: [http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2013.00286]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
Fulltext Permission: open
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