Langerhans cells

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29176/2590843X.1680

Keywords:

Epidermis, Langerhans cells, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, Macrophages

Abstract

Langerhans cells are found in the suprabasal layers of the epidermis and here they play an important immunological role related to immune surveillance, antigen processing and tolerance induction. These cells have similar characteristics to dendritic cells and macrophages, which gives them great versatility and allows them to develop unique functions. Additionally, Langerhans cells are involved in the pathogenesis of various dermatoses ranging from infectious to tumoral and they are an interesting target for the therapy of many dermatological diseases

Author Biographies

Leydi Yohana Gallego Vidales, Fundación Universitaria Sanitas

Residente de Dermatología, Fundación Universitaria Sanitas. Bogotá D.C, Colombia.

Martha Cecilia Valbuena Mesa, Centro Dermatológico Federico Lleras Acosta

Dermatóloga, Hospital Universitario, Centro Dermatológico Federico Lleras Acosta E.S.E. Bogotá D.C, Colombia.

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Gallego Vidales LY, Valbuena Mesa MC. Langerhans cells . rev. asoc. colomb. dermatol. cir. dematol. [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 28 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];31(2):111-20. Available from: https://revista.asocolderma.org.co/index.php/asocolderma/article/view/1680

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Gallego Vidales LY, Valbuena Mesa MC. Langerhans cells . rev. asoc. colomb. dermatol. cir. dematol. [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 28 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];31(2):111-20. Available from: https://revista.asocolderma.org.co/index.php/asocolderma/article/view/1680

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