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GlossaryCD1a+ Langerhans cells

immune cells in skin presenting antigens to T-cells

CD1a+ Langerhans cells are a type of immune cell found in the skin and mucous membranes. They play a crucial role in the body's defense system by capturing and presenting antigens to T-cells, which helps initiate an immune response. The "CD1a+" designation refers to a specific protein marker on their surface that is used to identify them.

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research The Human Hair Follicle: A Reservoir of CD40+ B7-Deficient Langerhans Cells that Repopulate Epidermis After UVB Exposure

99 citations , April 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Hair follicles help skin immune recovery after UVB exposure.

research P130 The densities of T cells, Langerhans cells, and natural killer cells in uninvolved skin of patients with acne vulgaris

September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

People with acne have more CD4+ immune cells in their skin than healthy people.

research Dandruff lesional scalp skin exhibits epidermal T cell infiltration and a weakened hair follicle immune privilege

March 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

Dandruff is linked to increased T cells and weakened immune protection in hair follicles.

research 035 Expansion of bacterial phosphatidylglycerol reactive CD4+ T cells in atopic dermatitis

April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

People with atopic dermatitis have more CD4+ T cells that respond to a certain bacterial lipid, which may play a role in the skin condition's inflammation.