Term Name:	PAMP receptor decoy activity
Synonyms:	pathogen-associated molecular pattern receptor decoy activity, pattern recognition receptor decoy activity
Definition:	Binding and sequestering PAMP ligands in order to prevent them from binding and activating to the host PAMP receptor. Usually this activity is encoded by a symbiont or a pathogen to prevent activation of the host innate immune response.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0140320]    QuickGO    AmiGO