type II hypersensitivity

Term ID

GO:0002445

Synonyms

Definition

An inflammatory response resulting in cell death or dysfunction mediated by activation of the classical complement pathway or induction of effector cell phagocytosis, cytolysis mechanisms via complement or Fc receptors following the binding of antibodies to cell surface antigens on a target cell, or mediated by the direct binding of antibody to cellular receptors. 0781735149

References

• Wikipedia:Type_II_hypersensitivity

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO