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  • Cutaneous antigen-presenting cells (APCs), notably dendritic cells (DCs) and Langerhans cells (LCs), are crucial for skin immune surveillance.
  • These cells bridge innate and adaptive immunity by presenting antigens, migrating, and activating T cells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated overview of the diverse populations and functions of cutaneous APCs.
  • To discuss the role of APCs in skin homeostasis, inflammation, and autoimmune conditions.
  • To explore the neuro-immune-cutaneous axis and microenvironmental interactions of cutaneous APCs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on cutaneous APCs.
  • Analysis of APC diversity, including epidermal and dermal subsets.
  • Discussion of APC roles in inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases.

Main Results:

  • Detailed description of various cutaneous APC subsets, including newly defined populations like DC3, Axl+Siglec-6+ DCs (ASDCs), and LAMP3+ mature regulatory DCs (mRegDCs).
  • Highlights dynamic changes in APC composition and function between homeostatic and inflamed skin.
  • Emphasizes the contribution of distinct DC subsets to Th1 and Th17 immune responses in conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of cutaneous APC diversity, migration, and microenvironmental interactions is essential.
  • This knowledge can lead to novel biomarkers and therapeutic strategies for inflammatory, autoimmune, and oncological skin diseases.
  • Further research is needed to address ongoing controversies in DC classification and stability.