Langerhans cell receptors.
Langerhans cells (LC) are a subtype of dendritic cells, which reside in the epidermis. LCs are antigen-presenting cells that originate in bone marrow and enter the epidermis through blood vessels. LCs exhibit a variety of antigen receptors that are able to respond to a wide range of antigens. Within the last two decades, these receptors have been the subject of considerable research. This article focuses on the rapidly growing body of knowledge with respect to the functions of LC receptors.
Ingber
Arieh
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Department of Dermatology, Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem 91120, Israel. arieh@hadassah.org.il
D000818:Animals; D015703:Antigens, CD / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007801:Langerhans Cells / Q000276:immunology*; D037181:Lectins, C-Type / Q000276:immunology*; D037241:Mannose-Binding Lectins / Q000276:immunology*; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface / Q000276:immunology*; D012867:Skin / Q000276:immunology*
D015703:Antigens, CD; C121916:CD207 protein, human; D037181:Lectins, C-Type; D037241:Mannose-Binding Lectins; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface