PATHOGEN RECOGNITION

Question 1

What are pattern recognition receptors (PRRs)?

Answer 1

Germline‑encoded receptors that recognise conserved microbial structures

Question 2

What are PAMPs?

Answer 2

Pathogen‑associated molecular patterns conserved among microbes

Question 3

Give examples of PRRs

Answer 3

Toll‑like receptors; NOD‑like receptors; RIG‑I‑like receptors

Question 4

Give examples of PAMPs

Answer 4

LPS; dsRNA; flagellin