The Guardians of the Skin Immune System
Journal: International Journal of Clinical Dermatology & Research (IJCDR) (Vol.04, No. 1)Publication Date: 2016-04-20
Authors : Tapia FJ; Rodríguez OL;
Page : 1-1
Keywords : Skin Immune System; pleiotropic bioactive peptides; alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH);
Abstract
It has been well established that the epithelia are major components of the immune system. Together with secondary lymphoid organs (ig. lymph nodes, Payer´s patch, etc.), they comprise the activation sites of the Skin and Mucosal Immune Systems, also known as Peripheral or Tegumentary Immune System. Therefore, the epidermis is an essential place for immune modulation.
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