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April 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that human hair follicles serve as a crucial reservoir for Langerhans cells, which repopulate the epidermis depleted by ultraviolet B exposure.
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May 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Langerhans cells are crucial for skin immunity and allergic reactions.
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December 2002 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study demonstrated a close anatomical relationship between Merkel cells and Langerhans cells in human hair follicles, suggesting potential functional interactions in the bulge area.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt signaling affects the development and growth of Langerhans cells in mice.
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that Langerhans' cells likely do not play a role in the depigmentation process in C57Bl/Ler-vit.vit mice, as their number was normal during depigmentation and highest afterward.
