Birbeck granule

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Introduction

organelle consisting of superimposed & zippered membranes Contains langerin (CD207) Exclusively expressed by Langerhans cells

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Components

References

  1. Fibrinolysis, Thrombosis, & Hemostasis: Concepts, Perspectives, & Clinical Applications. S Sherry, Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, 1992, pg 75