Merkel-like cell distribution in the epithelium of the human vagina. An immunohistochemical and TEM study

Merkel-like cell distribution in the epithelium of the human vagina. An immunohistochemical and TEM study

Human Merkel cells (MCs) were first described by Friedrich S. Merkel in 1875 and named “Tastzellen” (touch cells). Merkel cells are primarily localized in the basal layer of the epidermis and concentrated in touch-sensitive areas. In our previous work, we reported on the distribution of MCs in the h...

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Main Authors: Simona Polakovičová, Mária Csӧbonӧyeiová, Barbora Filova, Miroslav Borovský, Ladislav Maršík, Alena Kvasilová, Štefan Polák
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-02-01
Series:European Journal of Histochemistry
Subjects:
Merkel cells
human vagina
stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium
TEM
CK20.
Online Access:http://www.ejh.it/index.php/ejh/article/view/2836

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