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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Main Author: Lai, Sook Wen
Other Authors: School of Biological Sciences
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/41777
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English

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