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Fc receptors are found on specific cells in the body for example B lymphocytes and natural killer cells. Their function is to help these cells carry out their roles within the immune system. The fc receptors bind antibodies that are attached to cells which are infected and so encourage the destruction of these via phagocytosis or with the help of cytotoxic cells. | Fc receptors are found on specific cells in the body for example B lymphocytes and natural killer cells. Their function is to help these cells carry out their roles within the [[Immune system|immune system]]. The fc receptors bind [[Antibody|antibodies]] that are attached to cells which are infected and so encourage the destruction of these via[[Phagocytosis|phagocytosis or]] with the help of [[Cytotoxic T-cells|cytotoxic T cells]]. | ||
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<ref>Ravetch, J V (1991) Annual review of immunology vol:9 iss:1 pg:457 -492</ref> | |||
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Fc receptors are found on specific cells in the body for example B lymphocytes and natural killer cells. Their function is to help these cells carry out their roles within the immune system. The fc receptors bind antibodies that are attached to cells which are infected and so encourage the destruction of these viaphagocytosis or with the help of cytotoxic T cells.
- ↑ Ravetch, J V (1991) Annual review of immunology vol:9 iss:1 pg:457 -492