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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > pathogen-associated molecular patterns
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > pathogen-associated molecular patterns
Preferred Term:

pathogen-associated molecular patterns

Definition:
Pathogens' molecules with specific sequence patterns that are recognized by pattern recognition receptors. They include microbial DNA, double-stranded RNA, surface glycoproteins, lipopolysaccharides, peptidoglycans, and lipoteichoic acid.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
biochemical compounds
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • pathogen-associated molecular pattern molecules
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/296037
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