The Essential Role of anxA2 in Langerhans Cell Birbeck Granules Formation

The Essential Role of anxA2 in Langerhans Cell Birbeck Granules Formation

Langerhans cells (LC) are the resident antigen presenting cells of the mucosal epithelium and play an essential role in initiating immune responses. LC are the only cells in the body to contain Birbeck granules (BG), which are unique cytoplasmic organelles comprised of c-type lectin langerin. Studie...

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Main Authors: Shantae M. Thornton, Varsha D. Samararatne, Joseph G. Skeate, Christopher Buser, Kim P. Lühen, Julia R. Taylor, Diane M. Da Silva, W. Martin Kast
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
anxA2
Birbeck granules
Langerhans cell
A2t
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/4/974

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