A process through which a cell or microbe is treated with opsonin to make it more vulnerable to being engulfed by a phagocyte. Often done simply by incubating particles (e.g. Zymosan) with fresh serum. ... (13 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
a process where opsonins (serum components) render bacteria more attractive to phagocytes by attaching to their outer surface and altering their physical and chemical compositions. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22239
Modification of the surface characteristics of an invading particle or organism by binding with antibody or a non-specific molecule in such a way to increase susceptibility of the cell to phagocytosis. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php