Opsonin

Japanese: オプソニン
Opsonin
A protein that binds to the surface of granular antigens such as bacteria, making them easier for phagocytes to ingest. It can be an immunoglobulin or a fragment of complement. It is an important defense reaction substance in the early stages of infection.

Source: Asakura Publishing Nutrition and Biochemistry Dictionary Information

Japanese:
細菌など粒状の抗原の表面に結合し,食細胞の貪食を受けやすくするタンパク質.免疫グロブリンであったり補体の断片であったりする.感染初期の重要な防御反応物質.

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