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- noun biochemistry An
antigen produced by Langerhans cells
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Ginhoux F, Collin M (2008) Origin, homeostasis and function of Langerhans cells and other langerin-expressing dendritic cells.
PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Alexis Dumortier et al. 2010
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The largest organ, our epidurmis has natural anti viral defence Langerhans’ cell that produce langerin proteins that kill HIV and other viruses as they enter.
Neonatal Circumcision (Controversy? Who, Moi?) 1 Dinosaur 2007
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