This is a transmembrane receptor, which recognizes molecular patterns derived from pathogens (e.g., their DNA). This TLR9 is expressed in several cells involved in the immunization of a host and belong to the groups of monocytes, dendritic cells, or B lymphocytes.
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Mehlhorn, H. (2015). Toll-Like Receptor 9 (TLR9). In: Mehlhorn, H. (eds) Encyclopedia of Parasitology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27769-6_4411-1
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