Alterations in human epidermal Langerhans cells by ultraviolet radiation: quantitative and morphological study
- 1 February 2003
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Dermatology
- Vol. 148 (2) , 291-299
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2133.2003.05112.x
Abstract
Summary Background Ultraviolet (UV) exposure of human skin induces local and systemic immune suppression. This phenomenon has been well documented when UVB radiation (290–320 nm) is used. The mechan...Keywords
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