Chemicals and Drugs

Fc Receptors

Molecules found on the surface of some, but not all, B-lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes, and macrophages, which recognize and combine with the Fc (crystallizable) portion of immunoglobulin molecules.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Molecules found on the surface of some, but not all, B-lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes, and macrophages, which recognize and combine with the Fc (crystallizable) portion of immunoglobulin molecules.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Fc Receptor
  • Receptors, Fc
  • Receptor, Fc

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19 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.

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Previous Indexing

  • B Lymphocytes (1973-1979)
  • Binding Sites, Antibody (1973-1979)
  • Immunoglobulins, Fc (1973-1979)
  • Lymphocytes (1966-1979)

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  1. D12.776w.543w.750w.705w.871w

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QW 569

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fc Receptors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011961. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011961
  2. Fc Receptors. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fc_receptor
  3. Fc Receptors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q417823