The Langerhans cell functions in antigen presentation:
It takes up antigen and processes it before joining with a T lymphocyte to trigger activation. Its site makes it ideally suited for encountering new cutaneous antigen; overzealous or disordered response can give rise to contact hypersensitivity reactions.
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