Understanding the embryonic development of langerhans cells, the dendritic cells of the epidermis
The Langerhans cells (LCs) belong to the family of dendritic cells (DCs), potent antigen presenting cells that bridges innate and adaptive immune system. Strategically located at the epidermis they form the first immune barrier against external pathogens. Hence revealing the ontogeny of LCs, which r...
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Format: | Final Year Project |
Language: | English |
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2010
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/41777 |
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Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
Language: | English |