| Langerhans, Paul | <person> B. Berlin, July 25th, 1847. Was a Physician and an Anatomist and became Professor of Pathological Anatomy in Freiburg. On his retirement went to Madeira. D. Funchal, July 20th, 1888. Islets of Langerhans - collection of cells in the pancreas which produce insulin and glucagon. Cells of Langerhans - dendritic cells found in the epidermis of the skin. Lived: 1847-1888. (05 Dec 1998) |
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