Density of Langerhans cells in the keratocystic odontogenic tumor Densidade das células de Langerhans no tumor odontogênico queratocístico

Density of Langerhans cells in the keratocystic odontogenic tumor Densidade das células de Langerhans no tumor odontogênico queratocístico

INTRODUCTION: Keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KOTs) are distinct odontogenic lesions commonly affecting the mandible bones. Langerhans cells (LCs) are specialized dendritic cells responsible for the presentation of antigens to T lymphocytes in mucosal and cutaneous surfaces. OBJECTIVE: This study a...

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Main Authors: Thiago Martins Meira, Leonardo Araújo Melo, Clarissa Araújo Silva Gurgel, Eduardo Antônio Gonçalves Ramos, Luciano Cincurá Santos, Waldécio dos Santos Vita, Jean Nunes dos Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica 2010-04-01
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial
Subjects:
Cistos odontogênicos
Células de Langerhans
Imuno-histoquímica
Tumor odontogênico queratocístico
Odontogenic cysts
Langerhans cells
Immunohistochemical
Keratocystic odontogenic tumors
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