MIMIC™ Modules
The MIMIC™ System consists of three modules that can be used together or independent of each other, depending on the application. Click a module to learn more about it.
| Peripheral Tissue Module | Lymphoid Tissue Equivalent Module | Disease Model Module |
|---|---|---|
An outside pathogen threatens the body’s immune system at some point of entry in the body, and your body responds to the threat by sending immune responses there. Within the MIMIC™ System, the Peripheral Tissue module represents that point of pathogen and/or vaccine interaction. |
In the human immune system, the lymph nodes are activated when the body is threatened by a pathogen, producing lymphocytes that help the body fight off infection. In MIMIC™ systems, this role is played by the Lymphoid Tissue Equivalent (LTE) module, an immunological tissue construct that mimics a lymph node. |
The Disease Model module measures the effect of a vaccine on the immune response to an infection or an infectious disease. Use the Disease Model module to measure the effectiveness of a vaccine candidate to neutralize or clear a pathogen. |