Langerin also binds mannose, which is in the outer membrane of fungi, and beta-glucans in membrane folds of fungi. By this way, LCs can protect themselves against pathogens like Candida, Saccharomyces and Malassezia furfur.
Langerin binds to mannose found in the outer membrane of fungi and beta-glucans within fungal membrane folds. Through this mechanism, LCs safeguard themselves from pathogens such as Candida, Saccharomyces, and Malassezia furfur.