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Preferred term

Opsonin Proteins  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Opsonin
  • Opsonin Protein
  • Opsonins
  • Protein, Opsonin

Note

  • coordinate with ANTIBODIES or specific antibody term if relevant

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2006(1964)

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009895

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