title: Factor-XIIIa-positive dendrocytes and the dermal microvascular unit.
abstract: We present an immunohistochemical study with factor XIIIa antibody performed in a variety of cutaneous diseases. Our observations suggest that factor-XIIIa-positive dendrocytes, in noninflammatory conditions, may be resident phagocytic cells intimately associated with the microvascular units of the skin.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatopathology, CHU du Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgium.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Arrese Estrada
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Piérard
mesh_terms: D005176:Factor XIII / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008833:Microcirculation; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D005176:Factor XIII