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GO: Biological Process

Fc receptor-mediated immune complex endocytosis

Term ID
GO:0160006
Synonyms
  • antigen-antibody immune complex uptake via Fc receptor
  • Fc receptor-mediated immune complex internalization
  • Ig-complexed antigen endocytosis via Fc receptor
Definition
An endocytosis process mediated by the Fc receptor for the purpose of delivery of antigen-bound immunoglobulin to an intracellular compartment where the antigen can be processed and loaded onto MHC molecules. This process selectively targets antigens for presentation by MHC class II or cross-presentation by MHC class I. (3)
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