Epidermal Langerhans Cells Drive Painful Diabetic Neuropathy in a Sex-dependent Manner
Paola Pacifico, Dale George, Nirupa D. Jayaraj, Dongjun Ren, James S. Coy-Dibley, Abdelhak A. Belmadani, Sofia Veronesi, Mirna Anđelić, Daniele Cartelli, Grazia Devigili, Raffaella Lombardi, Giuseppe Lauria, Amy S. Paller, Richard J. Miller, Daniela Maria Menichella
This study identifies epidermal Langerhans cells as key contributors to painful diabetic neuropathy, revealing sex-dependent roles in mechanical allodynia and pain behavior.
Journal of Clinical Investigation · Apr 30, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience