lipopolysaccharide immune receptor activity

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Namelipopolysaccharide immune receptor activity
IDGO_0001875
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Molecular function

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LPS receptor activity

Description

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.

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