Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

pattern recognition receptor activity

Term ID
GO:0038187
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.
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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