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TLR

TLR

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An abbreviation for a protein that detects infection or for a twin-lens camera
  • noun
  • Specialized
: TLR
  • Of further relevance to these observations is that fatty acids can activate inflammatory pathways by engaging TLRs on cells.
  • TLR (toll-like receptor)
  • TLR receptor
  • TLR like receptor

There are some limitations on most TLRS as well.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying how TLRs can influence vaccine effectiveness.

  • - TLR pressure reading is 45.2

    Capricorn One (1977)

  • - TLR pressure reading is 45.2.

    Capricorn One (1977)

  • A third alternative is twin-lens reflex cameras, or TLRs.

    Academic text (1997)

  • TLR gratefully acknowledges permission to print the following two stories given by literary agent Carmen Balcells, Barcelona.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • TLRs play a crucial role in the immune response by recognizing pathogens.

  • The activation of TLRs initiates a signaling cascade that enhances immune function.

Surface Forms

TLR singular
TLRs plural

Etymology

The word TLR is a short form made from the first letters of the words in toll-like receptor in biology and twin-lens reflex in photography. So, TLR refers to proteins that 'detect' infection in the body, and to a type of camera that has two 'lenses'.