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What do NOD-like receptors (NLRs) recognize?
Pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs)
What are PAMPs composed of?
Carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids
What are DAMPs displayed on?
Stressed, injured, infected, or transformed human cells
Which molecules can act as PAMPs?
Peptidoglycans, endotoxin, and flagellin
What do NOD-like receptors (NLRs) recognize and recruit other proteins to form?
Signaling complexes that promote inflammation
Which molecules can act as PAMPs?
Peptidoglycans, endotoxin, and flagellin
What is a specific arrangement of carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids on the surface of a pathogen called?
Pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs)
What are Danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) displayed on?
Stressed, injured, infected, or transformed human cells
Test your knowledge about NOD-like receptors (NLRs) and pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) with this quiz. Explore how NLRs recognize PAMPs and DAMPs, and their role in forming signaling complexes to promote inflammation.
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