Antigens Flashcards
0
Q
What are PRRS?
A
Pattern recognition receptors
Recognize PAMPS and initiate interaction processes
1
Q
What are PAMPS?
A
Pathogen associated molecular patterns.
Present patterns detected in most pathogenic organisms that initiate immune response.
2
Q
PAMPs and their corresponding PRRs
A
Microbial cell wall component- complement proteins
Mannose containing carbohydrates- mannose binding protein
Polyanions- scavenger proteins
3
Q
PRR for gram positive bacteria
A
Toll like receptor 2
