Fc receptor-mediated immune complex endocytosis

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NameFc receptor-mediated immune complex endocytosis
IDGO_0160006
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Biological process

Exact synonym

Ig-complexed antigen endocytosis via Fc receptor, antigen-antibody immune complex uptake via Fc receptor

Description

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.

Related synonym

Fc receptor-mediated immune complex internalization

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