Opsonin

/ˈɒpsənɪn/

/ˈɑpsənɪn/

Translation of "opsonin" into Russian

opsonin

Noun

/ˈɒpsənɪn/

/ˈɑpsənɪn/

opsonin

opsonins pl

опсонин

Opsonin is a molecule that enhances phagocytosis.

Опсонин - это молекула, которая усиливает фагоцитоз.

Definitions

opsonin

Noun

/ˈɒpsənɪn/

/ˈɑpsənɪn/

Any molecule, typically an antibody or complement protein, that binds to the surface of a pathogen and enhances its uptake and destruction by phagocytes (the process of opsonization).

C3b acts as an opsonin by coating bacteria and promoting their ingestion by neutrophils.