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Opsonization – Definition, Mechanism, Types, Examples

Opsonization - Definition, Mechanism, Types, Examples

What is Opsonization? Opsonization Definition Opsonization is the process of coating antigens with molecules called opsonins, which mark them for recognition and engulfment by immune cells, enhancing the efficiency of the immune response. Mechanism of Opsonization The mechanism was usually divided into two main pathways, antibody-mediated opsonization and complement-mediated opsonization. Both systems worked separately but … Read more

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