Macrophage mannose receptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006886",
  "term": "Macrophage mannose receptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A C-type lectin receptor found on the surface of macrophages and dendritic cells that recognizes mannose-containing carbohydrates on pathogens. This receptor facilitates the uptake of antigens for processing and presentation to T cells, contributing to the initiation of immune responses. It is involved in both pathogen recognition and clearance.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "antigen presentation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1208 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/macrophage-mannose-receptor/"
}