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Lecture 6 SKIN (Integumentary System) Definition: The skin or ...

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3) Langrhans cells: dendritic (immune) cells located in the stratum<br />

spinosum that play a pivotal role in induction of cutaneous immune<br />

responses (allergic reactions). Migrate to draining lymph node->T-cells.<br />

Cell process<br />

Langerhans cell<br />

Future Development<br />

of <strong>skin</strong> patches<br />

containing vaccines<br />

that will stimulate<br />

Langerhans cells<br />

Keratinocyte

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