microbe-associated molecular patterns |
Microbial Anti-inflammatory Molecule |
common beta |
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[microbe-induced molecular pattern]
abbr. MIMPs. This general term refers to any kind of molecules (see also: molecular patterns) that are produced by invading micro-organisms to signal defence reactions in immune cells. See: PAMPs [pathogen-associated molecular patterns].
For other proteins/peptides with functions in innate immunity and/or antimicrobial activities see also: Innate immunity and defense peptides Dictionary.
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