opsonization (Meaning)

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opsonization (n)

process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis

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Opsonization, the coating of pathogens with antibodies or complement proteins, enhances phagocytosis.
The immune system uses opsonization to facilitate the engulfment and destruction of bacteria and viruses.
Opsonizing antibodies bind to specific antigens on microorganisms, marking them for recognition by phagocytic cells.
The complement cascade results in opsonization, which activates phagocytes and enhances their ability to kill pathogens.
IgG antibodies are particularly effective at opsonization, as they have a high affinity for complement proteins.
Opsonization can be used in vaccines to improve their efficacy by promoting the phagocytosis and destruction of the target pathogen.
Some pathogens have evolved mechanisms to evade opsonization, making them more difficult for the immune system to clear.
Opsonization plays a crucial role in host defense against respiratory tract infections, as it enhances the phagocytosis of inhaled pathogens.
Certain drugs and toxins can inhibit opsonization, impairing the immune system's ability to fight infection.
The study of opsonization provides insights into the mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions and immune system function.

process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis

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Opsonization, the coating of pathogens with antibodies or complement proteins, enhances phagocytosis.

The immune system uses opsonization to facilitate the engulfment and destruction of bacteria and viruses.

Opsonizing antibodies bind to specific antigens on microorganisms, marking them for recognition by phagocytic cells.

The complement cascade results in opsonization, which activates phagocytes and enhances their ability to kill pathogens.