Term Name: | lipopolysaccharide receptor complex |
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Synonyms: | LPS receptor complex |
Definition: | A multiprotein complex that consists of at least three proteins, CD14, TLR4, and MD-2, each of which is glycosylated and which functions as a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) receptor that primes the innate immune response against bacterial pathogens. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0046696] QuickGO AmiGO |