Term Name: | lipopolysaccharide immune receptor activity |
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Synonyms: | endotoxin receptor activity, lipopolysaccharide receptor activity, LPS receptor activity |
Definition: | Combining with a lipopolysaccharide and transmitting the signal across the cell membrane to initiate an innate immune response. Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are major components of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, making them prime targets for recognition by the immune system. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0001875] QuickGO AmiGO |