title: Fc receptors.
abstract: The aggregation of cell surface Fc receptors by immune complexes induces a number of important antibody-dependent effector functions. It is becoming increasingly evident that the organization of key immune proteins has a significant impact on the function of these proteins. Comparatively little is known, however, about the nature of Fc receptor spatiotemporal organization. This review outlines the current literature concerning human Fc receptor spatial organization and physiological function.
authors.affiliation: The MacFarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health, Austin Health, Studley Road, Heidelberg and Department of Pathology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville 3052, Australia. mpowell@burnet.edu.au
authors.forename: Maree S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: P Mark
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Hogarth
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000276:immunology; D011961:Receptors, Fc / Q000737:chemistry / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D007136:Immunoglobulins; D011961:Receptors, Fc