opsonisoivina
Opsonisoivina is a Finnish term that translates loosely to "opsonizing" or "acting as opsonins." In the context of immunology, it refers to a process where certain molecules, known as opsonins, bind to the surface of pathogens such as bacteria or viruses, or to cellular debris. This binding facilitates their recognition and subsequent phagocytosis by immune cells, particularly phagocytes like macrophages and neutrophils.
The primary function of opsonisoivina is to enhance the efficiency of the innate immune system's ability to
Common examples of opsonins include antibodies, complement proteins (especially C3b), and certain types of lectins. Antibodies