Term Name: lipopolysaccharide immune receptor activity
Synonyms: endotoxin receptor activity, lipopolysaccharide receptor activity, LPS receptor activity
Definition: 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.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0001875]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: lipopolysaccharide-mediated signaling pathway
is a type of: pattern recognition receptor activity
has_part: lipopolysaccharide binding