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Human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) stimulates specific dendritic cells (DCs) in peripheral blood. These DCs rapidly develop characteristics of epidermal Langerhans cells (LCs), a key finding in skin inflammation research.

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    • Human TSLP is a potent stimulator of a subset of peripheral blood DCs.
    • TSLP can induce a Langerhans cell-like phenotype in these DCs, potentially impacting skin immune responses.
    • These findings provide new insights into the interplay between systemic inflammation and skin immunity.