Phenomena and Processes

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Opsonophagocytosis
  • Opsonophagocytoses

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2022

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Previous Indexing

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

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  1. G04.417w.350w.772w
  2. G09.188.665w.750w
  3. G12.287.070w.500w
  4. G12.450w.564w.809w.750w
  5. G12.688w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Opsonization. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000088362. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000088362
  2. Opsonization. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antibody_opsonization
  3. Opsonization. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14859847