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Langerhans Cells
Samplers of the skin environment
Langerhans cells (LCs) were first discovered by Paul Langerhans who thought they looked like neurons! LCs are located at the epidermis and have dendritic arms for sensing the skin environment. By walking the line between immune tolerance and response, LCs moderate your skin’s reactions to external stimuli, making sure it doesn’t overreact.
Credit: Art by Nelli Aghekyan. Set in motion by Dr. Emanuele Petretto. Words by Semeli Platsaki. Project Coordinator: Dr. Masia Maksymowicz. Series Director: Dr. Radhika Patnala
