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Opsonins Describe Role Phagocytosis Chemicals Bind Pathogens Tag

The summary describes the role of opsonins in phagocytosis as chemicals that bind to pathogens, tagging them for easier recognition by phagocytes, with antibodies acting as opsonins.

O resumo descreve o papel das opsoninas na fagocitose como produtos químicos que se ligam aos patógenos, marcando-os para fácil reconhecimento pelos fagócitos, com anticorpos atuando como opsoninas.

Front Describe the role of opsonins in phagocytosis.
Back Opsonins:
  • Chemicals that bind to pathogens and tag them so they can be more easily recognised by phagocytes
  • Antibodies act as opsonins

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