Langerhans cell origin

Langerhans cells are specialized immune cells found in the skin and other tissues. They originate from a type of stem cell in the bone marrow, which transforms into a precursor cell that travels to the skin. Once there, the cell matures into a Langerhans cell. These cells play a crucial role in the immune response by detecting foreign substances, such as bacteria or viruses, and helping activate other immune cells. Essentially, they act as sentinels, alerting the immune system to potential threats to the body.