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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. pathogen-associated molecular patterns
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. research
  3. animal research
  4. chemical substances
  5. biochemical compounds
  6. pathogen-associated molecular patterns

Preferred term

pathogen-associated molecular patterns

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Pathogens' molecules with specific sequence patterns that are recognized by pattern recognition receptors. They include microbial DNA, double-stranded RNA, surface glycoproteins, lipopolysaccharides, peptidoglycans, and lipoteichoic acid.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • pathogen-associated molecular pattern molecules

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/296037

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