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INNATE IMMUNITY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Immunology
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pattern recognition receptor
1, record 1, English, pattern%20recognition%20receptor
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PRR 1, record 1, English, PRR
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main functions of PRRs are to stimulate phagocytosis and mediate inflammation by sensing various pathogens and molecules from damaged cells... As a result, PRRs activate inflammatory signaling pathways to induce innate immunity... 2, record 1, English, - pattern%20recognition%20receptor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Immunologie
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- récepteur de reconnaissance de motifs moléculaires
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9cepteur%20de%20reconnaissance%20de%20motifs%20mol%C3%A9culaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PRR 1, record 1, French, PRR
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- récepteur de reconnaissance de formes 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9cepteur%20de%20reconnaissance%20de%20formes
correct, masculine noun
- PRR 2, record 1, French, PRR
correct, masculine noun
- PRR 2, record 1, French, PRR
- récepteur de l'immunité innée 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9cepteur%20de%20l%27immunit%C3%A9%20inn%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
- PRR 3, record 1, French, PRR
correct, masculine noun
- PRR 3, record 1, French, PRR
- récepteur de type PRR 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9cepteur%20de%20type%20PRR
correct, masculine noun
- PRR 3, record 1, French, PRR
correct, masculine noun
- PRR 3, record 1, French, PRR
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chez les vertébrés et les invertébrés, [la] reconnaissance des antigènes [potentiellement nocifs] est induite par les récepteurs de reconnaissance de formes [...] 4, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9cepteur%20de%20reconnaissance%20de%20motifs%20mol%C3%A9culaires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Cytology
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mannose-binding lectin
1, record 2, English, mannose%2Dbinding%20lectin
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MBL 1, record 2, English, MBL
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mannose binding lectin 2, record 2, English, mannose%20binding%20lectin
correct, noun
- MBL 2, record 2, English, MBL
correct, noun
- MBL 2, record 2, English, MBL
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mannose-binding lectin(MBL) is a serum protein... that has a specific role in [innate] immunity.... MBL binds to mannose in the cell surface of bacteria and yeasts, facilitating opsonization by phagocytes and initiating complement activation through the classic pathway. 1, record 2, English, - mannose%2Dbinding%20lectin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Cytologie
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lectine liant le mannose
1, record 2, French, lectine%20liant%20le%20mannose
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MBL 1, record 2, French, MBL
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au sein du système immunitaire inné, des lectines telles que la MBL, la lectine liant le mannose, aident à la médiation de la défense de première ligne contre les micro-organismes pathogènes. 2, record 2, French, - lectine%20liant%20le%20mannose
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-04-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inflammasome
1, record 3, English, inflammasome
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The inflammasome is a key integration point for innate immunity. 1, record 3, English, - inflammasome
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- inflammasome
1, record 3, French, inflammasome
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Malgré la diversité des signaux qui lancent sa formation, l'inflammasome fabrique le même produit : des cytokines, lesquelles déclenchent la réaction inflammatoire complète. 2, record 3, French, - inflammasome
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
- Morfología y fisiología general
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- inflamasoma
1, record 3, Spanish, inflamasoma
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El inflamasoma es una estructura conformada por proteínas intracelulares implicadas en el inicio de la respuesta inflamatoria por estímulo intracelular. 1, record 3, Spanish, - inflamasoma
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-07-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- innate immunity
1, record 4, English, innate%20immunity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- immunité innée
1, record 4, French, immunit%C3%A9%20inn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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