MeSH definition : Enhancement of viral infectivity caused by non-neutralizing antibodies. There are
at least two mechanisms known to account for this: mediation by Fc receptors (RECEPTORS,
FC) or by complement receptors (RECEPTORS, COMPLEMENT). Either the virus is complexed
with antiviral IMMUNOGLOBULIN G and binds to Fc receptors, or virus is coated with
antiviral IMMUNOGLOBULIN M and binds to complement receptors.;
Enhancement of viral infectivity caused by non-neutralizing antibodies. There are
at least two mechanisms known to account for this: mediation by Fc receptors (RECEPTORS,
FC) or by complement receptors (RECEPTORS, COMPLEMENT). Either the virus is complexed
with antiviral IMMUNOGLOBULIN G and binds to Fc receptors, or virus is coated with
antiviral IMMUNOGLOBULIN M and binds to complement receptors.