ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Skin
;
Langerhans cell
;
ATPase-histochemistry
;
Ultrastructure
;
Ia antigen
;
Four avian species
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The occurrence of cells resembling mammalian Langerhans cells in the avian epidermis was studied by ATPase histochemistry, Ia immunoreactivity and electron microscopy. The existence of MHC class II antigen-(Ia) expressing, ATPase-positive dendritic cells, which are ultrastructurally similar to mammalian Langerhans cells except for the absence of Birbeck granules, was demonstrated. These cells may be a basic component of the immune system of birds.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00297547
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