Density of Langerhans cells in the keratocystic odontogenic tumor Densidade das células de Langerhans no tumor odontogênico queratocístico

INTRODUCTION: Keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KOTs) are distinct odontogenic lesions commonly affecting the mandible bones. Langerhans cells (LCs) are specialized dendritic cells responsible for the presentation of antigens to T lymphocytes in mucosal and cutaneous surfaces. OBJECTIVE: This study a...

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Main Authors: Thiago Martins Meira, Leonardo Araújo Melo, Clarissa Araújo Silva Gurgel, Eduardo Antônio Gonçalves Ramos, Luciano Cincurá Santos, Waldécio dos Santos Vita, Jean Nunes dos Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica 2010-04-01
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1676-24442010000200011