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Receptors, Pattern Recognition  

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  • Pattern Recognition Receptor
  • Pattern Recognition Receptors
  • Receptor, Pattern Recognition
  • Recognition Receptor, Pattern

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  • A large family of cell surface receptors that bind conserved molecular structures (PAMPS) present in pathogens. They play important roles in host defense by mediating cellular responses to pathogens.

History note

  • 2006

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D051192

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