Opsonin Proteins

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.

Year introduced: 2006(1964)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.124.486.657

MeSH Unique ID: D009895

Entry Terms:

• Opsonin
• Opsonin Protein
• Protein, Opsonin
• Opsonins

See Also:

• Opsonization

Pharmacologic Action:

• Immunologic Factors

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Blood Proteins
Immunoproteins
Opsonin Proteins