Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 15 - Innate Immunity - Questions For Review - Short Answer - Page 471: 4

Answer

Toll-like receptors recognize pathogens and then allow microbial cell wall components to bind to other receptors. They also send signals into cells, which then produce anti microbial peptides. Finally, TLRs permit anti-microbial peptides to inactivate or kill microbes.

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Toll-like receptors recognize pathogens and then allow microbial cell wall components to bind to other receptors. They also send signals into cells, which then produce anti microbial peptides. Finally, TLRs permit anti-microbial peptides to inactivate or kill microbes.
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