Mesh term Receptors, Pattern Recognition
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Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Toll-Like Receptors
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