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What (who) is Langerhans - definition
Langerhans cell
CELL TYPE
Langerhans cells; Langerhans' cell; Langerhan cell; Langerhans' cells; Langerhans giant cells
Langerhans cells (LC) are tissue-resident macrophages of the skin, and contain organelles called Birbeck granules. They are present in all layers of the epidermis and are most prominent in the stratum spinosum.
islets of Langerhans
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![ventral]] part (left) and the dorsal part (right) of the [[pancreas]]. Different cell types are colour-coded. Rodent islets, unlike the human ones, show the characteristic [[insulin]] core.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Suckale08 fig2 islet structure.jpg ?width=200 "ventral]] part (left) and the dorsal part (right) of the [[pancreas]]. Different cell types are colour-coded. Rodent islets, unlike the human ones, show the characteristic [[insulin]] core.")
REGIONS OF THE PANCREAS
Islet of Langerhans; Islet cell; Isles of Langerhans; Islands of Langerhans; Islets of langerhans; Pancreatic hormones; Endocrine pancreas; Islet of Langerhans cell; Beta cell transplantation; Langerhans islets; Pancreatic hormone; Endocrine pancreas cell; Islet of pancreas; Pancreatic islet; Islets of Langerhands; Isle of Langerhans; The Islets Of Langerhans; Islets Of Langerhans; Insulae pancreaticae; Islets of Langerhans
['la??hanz]
¦ plural noun groups of pancreatic cells secreting insulin and glucagon.
Origin
C19: named after the German anatomist Paul Langerhans.
Pancreatic islets
REGIONS OF THE PANCREAS
Islet of Langerhans; Islet cell; Isles of Langerhans; Islands of Langerhans; Islets of langerhans; Pancreatic hormones; Endocrine pancreas; Islet of Langerhans cell; Beta cell transplantation; Langerhans islets; Pancreatic hormone; Endocrine pancreas cell; Islet of pancreas; Pancreatic islet; Islets of Langerhands; Isle of Langerhans; The Islets Of Langerhans; Islets Of Langerhans; Insulae pancreaticae; Islets of Langerhans
The pancreatic islets or islets of Langerhans are the regions of the pancreas that contain its endocrine (hormone-producing) cells, discovered in 1869 by German pathological anatomist Paul Langerhans. The pancreatic islets constitute 1–2% of the pancreas volume and receive 10–15% of its blood flow.
Examples of use of Langerhans
1. Circumcision removes skin rich in Langerhans cells, which are particular targets of the AIDS virus.
2. A couple – Francoeur and Langerhans – are candidates to be this year‘s National League rookie of the year.
3. If they don‘t practise safe sex, they‘ll still be at risk, it‘s just a lower risk." Why circumcision should offer some protection is not well understood, but researchers know that the part of the foreskin that is removed in the operation is rich in Langerhans cells that the virus strongly attaches to.