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Descriptor English:

Opsonin Proteins

Descriptor Spanish:

Proteínas Opsoninas

Descriptor Portuguese:

Proteínas Opsonizantes

Synonyms English:

Opsonins
Proteins, Opsonin

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Definition English:

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.

Indexing Annotation English:

coordinate with ANTIBODIES or specific antibody term if relevant

Pharmacological Action:

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History Note English:

2006(1964)

Allowable Qualifiers English:

Record Number:

22250

Unique Identifier:

D009895

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