Opsonization

The process of recognizing and targeting particles by binding with OPSONINS (e.g., IgM, C1 and IgG) for phagocytosis or for antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity.

Year introduced: 2022

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Tree Number(s): G04.417.350.772, G09.188.665.750, G12.287.070.500, G12.450.564.809.750, G12.688.750

MeSH Unique ID: D000088362

Entry Terms:

• Opsonophagocytosis
• Opsonophagocytoses

Previous Indexing:

• Opsonin Proteins (1981-2021)
• Phagocytosis (1982-2021)

See Also:

• Opsonin Proteins

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Cell Physiological Phenomena
Endocytosis
Phagocytosis
Opsonization

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Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Blood Physiological Phenomena
Phagocytosis
Opsonization

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Immune System Phenomena
Cytotoxicity, Immunologic
Antibody-Dependent Cell Cytotoxicity
Opsonization

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Immune System Phenomena
Immunity
Immunity, Innate
Phagocytosis
Opsonization

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Immune System Phenomena
Phagocytosis
Opsonization