The SkinEthic™ RHE-LC model is a standard epidermal model in which Langerhans cells progenitors have been integrated. During the tissue reconstruction, these immature cells have differentiated into antigen-presenting Langerhans cells expressing the specific marker CD207 (langerin). They are mostly located and evenly spread within the supra-basal epidermal layer. The SkinEthic™ RHE-LC model is therefore expected to be a useful tool for skin immune response studies.
Specific markers:
Langerhans cells markers :
CD207 langerin
Birbeck granules
CD1a
CD80
CD86
CCR7
Differentiation markers:
Filaggrin
Involucrin
Loricrin
Keratin 10
Keratin 5
Presence of different epidermal classes of lipids comprising ceramides