Langerhans cell
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langerhans-cell-174-14423067
title:
Langerhans cell
text:
A Langerhans cell (LC) is a tissue-resident macrophage of the skin once thought to be a resident dendritic cell. These cells 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. They can be found in other tissues, such as lymph nodes, particularly in association w
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Cell type
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langerhans_cell
date created:
2005-02-27T22:34:09Z
date modified:
2024-09-03T00:00:17Z
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fields total:
13
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