Fc receptors

A form of Fc receptor — A protein found on the surface of certain immune and blood cells that binds to antibodies attached to infected cells or invading pathogens, enabling antibody-mediated phagocytosis or antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Fc receptor
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