Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRR)

Synonyms: PRR

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1. Definition

Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs) are proteins found on the surface or inside immune cells that detect and bind to conserved molecular patterns found on pathogens, known as PAMPs (pathogen-associated molecular patterns), initiating an immune response.

2. Types

3. Cells with Pattern Recognition Receptors

Macrophages
Dendritic cells
Neutrophils
Monocytes
Mast cells
Eosinophils
Basophils
Natural killer (NK) cells
B cells
Epithelial cells
Endothelial cells

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2024-12-26 19:21:22

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Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRR)

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1. Definition

2. Types

3. Cells with Pattern Recognition Receptors

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