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Opsonin Proteins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Proteins that bind to particles and cells to increase susceptibility to PHAGOCYTOSIS, especially ANTIBODIES bound to EPITOPES that attach to FC RECEPTORS. COMPLEMENT C3B may also participate.

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Entry terms

  • Opsonin
  • Opsonin Protein
  • Opsonins

Pharmacological Action(s)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WZVPWV51-C

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