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Receptors, Pattern Recognition

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Definition: A large family of cell surface receptors that bind conserved molecular structures present in pathogens. They play important roles in host defense by mediating cellular responses to pathogens.  general; prefer specifics   
Examples Toll-Like Receptors 		Other names Pattern Recognition Receptors
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
SDF2 protein, Arabidopsis  0   *Arabidopsis Proteins *Receptors, Pattern Recognition. EMBO J 2009 Nov 4;28(21):3428-38
EFR protein, Arabidopsis  0   *Arabidopsis Proteins *Receptors, Pattern Recognition. EMBO J 2009 Nov 4;28(21):3428-38

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