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GO:0008228
opsonization
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0008228
Ontology
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process
biological_process
opsonization
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Data Property
Object Property
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label
opsonization
CMI-PB alternative term
opsonization
definition
The process in which a microorganism (or other particulate material) is rendered more susceptible to phagocytosis by coating with an opsonin, a blood serum protein such as a complement component or antibody.
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biological_process