Langerhans Cell is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner which was uploaded on July 14th, 2016.
Langerhans Cell
Langerhans cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the skin to show a Langerhans cell (yellow). The function of... more
Title
Langerhans Cell
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner
Medium
Photograph
Description
Langerhans cell. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through the skin to show a Langerhans cell (yellow). The function of these cells is to detect foreign bodies (antigens) which have penetrated the epidermis, capturing intruders and then carrying them to the lymph nodes in the dermis, where they are presented to the lymphocytes. A cellular type of immune response is then triggered, neutralising and finally eliminating the antigen. Keratinocytes (blue) surround the Langerhans cell and dermis (green) is seen at bottom right of the image. Magnification: x7000 when printed at 10 centimetres high.
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July 14th, 2016