Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 41 - Immunology: Animal defense Systems - 41.2 - Innate Defenses Are Nonspecific - 41.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 873: 2

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Pattern recognition receptors are a family of proteins that are tasked with distinguishing the body's cells against foreign cells. These receptors include macrophages, dendritic cells, and natural killer cells. The molecules they recognize are referred to as pathogen associated molecular patterns.

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Pattern recognition receptors are a family of proteins that are tasked with distinguishing the body's cells against foreign cells. These receptors include macrophages, dendritic cells, and natural killer cells. The molecules they recognize are referred to as pathogen associated molecular patterns.
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