Term Name: | pattern recognition receptor activity |
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Synonyms: | MAMP receptor activity, microbe-associated molecular pattern receptor activity, PAMP receptor activity, pathogen associated molecular pattern receptor activity, PRR, PRR activity, signaling pattern recognition receptor activity |
Definition: | Combining with a pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP), a structure conserved among microbial species to initiate an innate immune response. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0038187] QuickGO AmiGO |