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Birbeck granule

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

General

cytoplasmic granule

Properties

CELL: Langerhan's cell WITHIN: epidermis

References

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

Components

CD207 (langerin, Langerhans cell specific C-type lectin, CLEC4K)