PAMP receptor decoy activity

Term ID

GO:0140320

Synonyms

• pathogen-associated molecular pattern receptor decoy activity
• pattern recognition receptor decoy activity

Definition

Binding and sequestering PAMP ligands in order to prevent them from binding and activating to the host PAMP receptor. Usually this activity is encoded by a symbiont or a pathogen to prevent activation of the host innate immune response. 20724636

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO