Langerhans cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006436",
  "term": "Langerhans cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A specialized dendritic cell found primarily in the epidermis of the skin and mucous membranes, where it acts as an antigen-presenting cell. These cells capture and process antigens, then migrate to regional lymph nodes to initiate immune responses. They express CD1 and Fc receptors on their surface.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "CD1",
    "Fc receptor",
    "dendritic cell",
    "major histocompatibility complex class II molecule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1200 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/langerhans-cell/"
}