opsonization

opsonization — (op so ni za shun) The action of opsonins in making bacteria and other cells more readily phagocytosed. Antibodies, complement (especially C3b), and fibronectin are potent opsonins …   Dictionary of microbiology

opsonization — Process of coating with an opsonin. Often done simply by incubating particles (eg. zymosan) with fresh serum …   Dictionary of molecular biology

opsonization — See opsonize. * * * …   Universalium

opsonization — noun The process of opsonizing See Also: opsonin, opsonize …   Wiktionary

opsonization — The process by which bacteria and other cells are altered in such a manner that they are more readily and more efficiently engulfed by phagocytes. * * * op·son·iza·tion .äp sə nə zā shən, .nī zā n the process of modifying (as a bacterium) by the… …   Medical dictionary

opsonization — op·son·iza·tion …   English syllables

opsonization — n. the process by which opsonins render foreign organisms or particles more attractive to phagocytes by attaching to their outer surfaces and changing their physical and chemical composition. Phagocytic leucocytes express receptors for these… …   The new mediacal dictionary

opsonization — noun process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis • Syn: ↑opsonisation • Derivationally related forms: ↑opsonize (for: ↑opsonisation), ↑opsonize • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

Antibody opsonization — is the process by which a pathogen is marked for ingestion and destruction by a phagocyte. Opsonization involves the binding of an opsonin, i.e., antibody, to a receptor on the pathogen s cell membrane [ [http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/cgi… …   Wikipedia

opsonize — opsonization, n. /op seuh nuyz /, v.t., opsonized, opsonizing. Immunol. to increase the susceptibility of (bacteria) to ingestion by phagocytes. Also, esp. Brit., opsonise. [OPSON(IN) + IZE] * * * …   Universalium

Opsonin — Action of opsonins; a phagocytic cell recognises the opsonin on the surface of an antigen An opsonin is any molecule that targets an antigen for an immune response. However, the term is usually used in reference to molecules that act as a binding …   Wikipedia