lipopolysaccharide immune receptor activity

Term ID

GO:0001875

Synonyms

• endotoxin receptor activity
• lipopolysaccharide receptor activity
• LPS receptor activity

Definition

Combining with a lipopolysaccharide and transmitting the signal across the cell membrane to initiate an innate immune response. Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are major components of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, making them prime targets for recognition by the immune system. (2)

References

Ontology

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