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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)