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langerhans cell

a type of immune cell found in the skin's epidermis that plays a role in defending against foreign substances and pathogens, helping to regulate the immune response in the skina type of immune cell found in the skin's epidermis that plays a role in defending against foreign substances and pathogens, helping to regulate the immune response in the skin

A Langerhans cell is a specialized immune cell primarily found in the skin and mucous membranes. These cells are responsible for recognizing and capturing antigens, initiating immune responses, and promoting immune tolerance. Langerhans cells are involved in various immune processes, such as defense against pathogens, immune surveillance, and regulation of allergic reactions in the body.A Langerhans cell is a specialized immune cell primarily found in the skin and mucous membranes. These cells are responsible for recognizing and capturing antigens, initiating immune responses, and promoting immune tolerance. Langerhans cells are involved in various immune processes, such as defense against pathogens, immune surveillance, and regulation of allergic reactions in the body.

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朗格汉斯细胞, 表皮树突状细胞

a type of immune cell found in the skin's epidermis that plays a role in defending against foreign substances and pathogens, helping to regulate the immune response in the skin

A Langerhans cell is a specialized immune cell primarily found in the skin and mucous membranes. These cells are responsible for recognizing and capturing antigens, initiating immune responses, and promoting immune tolerance. Langerhans cells are involved in various immune processes, such as defense against pathogens, immune surveillance, and regulation of allergic reactions in the body.