Differential responsiveness of Langerhans cell subsets of varying phenotypic states in normal human epidermis.

doi:10.1111/1523-1747.ep12613476

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Differential responsiveness of Langerhans cell subsets of varying phenotypic states in normal human epidermis.

The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Jan 1995

Shibaki A, Meunier L, Ra C, Shimada S, Ohkawara A, Cooper K D

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Epidermal Langerhans cell heterogeneity is poorly understood with regard to phenotypic characteristics, such as the expression of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR, integrin, and Fc receptor molecules, as well as functional characteristics, such as the ability to process and present antigens or pr...

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Adult
Antigens, CD
Antigens, CD1
CD18 Antigens
Calcium
Cytosol
HLA-DR Antigens
Humans
Integrins
Langerhans Cells
Phenotype
Receptors, Fc
Skin

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