Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

PAMP receptor decoy activity

Term ID
GO:0140320
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. 20724636
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes