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Definition of opsonize in English: opsonize(British opsonise) verb ˈɒpsənʌɪzˈäpsəˌnīz [with object]Medicine Make (a foreign cell) more susceptible to phagocytosis. 〔医〕使（异体细胞）更易于调理 CRP opsonizes the capsules of virulent pneumococci Example sentencesExamples - It opsonised GAS with an average percentage opsonisation of 46 and 50 per cent, respectively.
- In humans and animals only M protein typespecific antibodies have the capacity to opsonize streptococci and to override the anti-phagocytic property of M protein.
- The percentage of GAS opsonized was determined by counting the number of colonies growing after incubation with test immune sera and comparing this with the number of colonies growing after incubation with control sera.
- The role of B-cells in the immune response is to release antibodies that may opsonize a particular cell and assist T-cells in destruction of that cell.
- Three-micrometer latex beads were opsonized with human immunoglobulin G.
Derivativesnoun Medicine Their functions include not only self/non-self recognition but also engaging associated effector mechanisms, such as complement-mediated opsonization and killing of potential pathogens. Example sentencesExamples - Children who are undernourished consistently have been found to have significant and profound changes in cell-mediated immunity, complement levels, and opsonization that lead to susceptibility to various infections.
- Infection is cleared, usually within 2-3 weeks, by antibody opsonization and macrophage clearance.
Definition of opsonize in US English: opsonize(British opsonise) verbˈäpsəˌnīz [with object]Medicine Make (a foreign cell) more susceptible to phagocytosis. 〔医〕使（异体细胞）更易于调理 CRP opsonizes the capsules of virulent pneumococci Example sentencesExamples - The percentage of GAS opsonized was determined by counting the number of colonies growing after incubation with test immune sera and comparing this with the number of colonies growing after incubation with control sera.
- Three-micrometer latex beads were opsonized with human immunoglobulin G.
- It opsonised GAS with an average percentage opsonisation of 46 and 50 per cent, respectively.
- The role of B-cells in the immune response is to release antibodies that may opsonize a particular cell and assist T-cells in destruction of that cell.
- In humans and animals only M protein typespecific antibodies have the capacity to opsonize streptococci and to override the anti-phagocytic property of M protein.
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