| Literature DB >> 12974775 |
Nikolaus Romani1, Sandra Holzmann, Christoph H Tripp, Franz Koch, Patrizia Stoitzner.
Abstract
Langerhans cells (LC) are dendritic cells of the epidermis. They are highly specialized leukocytes that serve immunogenic and tolerogenic purposes. Here, we review some aspects of LC biology, emphasizing those areas where LC are or may turn out to be special.Mesh:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12974775 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0463.2003.11107805.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: APMIS ISSN: 0903-4641 Impact factor: 3.205