Langerhans cells - dendritic cells of the epidermis

被引：166
作者：
Romani, N [1 ]
Holzmann, S [1 ]
Tripp, CH [1 ]
Koch, F [1 ]
Stoitzner, P [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Innsbruck, Dept Dermatol, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
来源：
APMIS | 2003年 / 111卷 / 7-8期
关键词：
Langerhans cells; epidermis; dendritic cells;
D O I：
10.1034/j.1600-0463.2003.11107805.x
中图分类号：
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号：
100102 ;
摘要：
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.
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页码：725 / 740
页数：16
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