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... > immuno-inflammatory cascade > immune response > immunity > innate immunity > innate immune cell > sentinel cell > dendritic cell > Langerhans cell
... > immuno-inflammatory cascade > immune response > immune cell > innate immune cell > sentinel cell > dendritic cell > Langerhans cell
... > immuno-inflammatory cascade > immune response > immunity > innate immunity > innate immune cell > phagocyte > dendritic cell > Langerhans cell
... > immuno-inflammatory cascade > immune response > immune cell > innate immune cell > phagocyte > dendritic cell > Langerhans cell
... > immuno-inflammatory cascade > immune response > immunity > adaptative immunity > adaptative immunity function > antigen presentation > antigen-presenting cell > dendritic cell > Langerhans cell

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Langerhans cell  

Definition

  • Langerhans cells (LC) are tissue-resident dendritic cells of the skin, and contain organelles called Birbeck granules. They are present in all layers of the epidermis and are most prominent in the stratum spinosum.They also occur in the papillary dermis, particularly around blood vessels, as well as in the mucosa of the mouth, foreskin, and vaginal epithelium. (Wikipedia)

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  • Patricia Fener

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