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Langerhans-cell histiocytosis 'insight into DC biology'.
Trends in immunology - 1 Apr 2003
Laman Jon D, Leenen Pieter J M, Annels Nicola E, Hogendoorn Pancras C W, Egeler R Maarten
Abstract excerpt
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (LCH) is caused by an uncontrolled pathogenic clonal proliferation of dendritic cells (DCs) with Langerhans-cell (LC) characteristics. LCH cells are arrested in an immature, partially activated stage and show a deviant regulation of cell division. Their aberrant interactions with T cells and the lesional microenvironment are typified by high level production of diverse cytokines....
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