Langerhans cell
Langerhans cells (LC) are tissue-resident macrophages of the skin.[1]
| Langerhans cell | |
|---|---|
 Section of skin showing large numbers of Langerhans cells in the epidermis. (M. ulcerans infection, S100 immunoperoxidase stain.) | |
| Details | |
| System | Immune system |
| Location | Skin and mucosa |
| Function | Dendritic cell |
| Identifiers | |
| MeSH | D007801 |
| FMA | 63072 |
| Anatomical terms of microanatomy | |
References
- Doebel, Thomas; Voisin, Benjamin; Nagao, Keisuke (2017-11-01). "Langerhans Cells – The Macrophage in Dendritic Cell Clothing". Trends in Immunology. 38 (11): 817–828. doi:10.1016/j.it.2017.06.008. ISSN 1471-4906. PMID 28720426.
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