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innate immune response

^ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0045087


Innate immune responses are defense responses mediated by germline encoded components that directly recognize components of potential pathogens. [ GOC:add GOC:ebc GOC:mtg_sensu http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000022 ]

Synonyms: innate immunity, nonspecific immune response