Immune adherence

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005634",
  "term": "Immune adherence",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which antigen-antibody complexes, particularly those coated with complement components, bind to specific receptors on the surface of certain immune cells, such as phagocytes and erythrocytes. This binding facilitates the clearance of immune complexes from circulation and enhances phagocytosis. It is a mechanism for removing foreign particles and cellular debris.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "macrophage",
    "phagocytosis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1182 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immune-adherence/"
}