Langerhans cells - dendritic cells of the epidermis

APMIS. 2003 Jul-Aug;111(7-8):725-40. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0463.2003.11107805.x.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antigen Presentation / immunology
  • Antigens, CD
  • Antigens, Surface / immunology
  • Cell Movement / immunology
  • Dendritic Cells / immunology
  • Epidermal Cells
  • Epidermis / immunology*
  • Epidermis / ultrastructure
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Langerhans Cells / cytology
  • Langerhans Cells / immunology*
  • Langerhans Cells / ultrastructure
  • Lectins, C-Type / immunology
  • Mannose-Binding Lectins*
  • Mice

Substances

  • Antigens, CD
  • Antigens, Surface
  • CD207 protein, human
  • Cd207 protein, mouse
  • Lectins, C-Type
  • Mannose-Binding Lectins