Toll-like receptors are eukaryotic membrane proteins that bind with bacterial surface molecules and:

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Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are involved in the recognition of invading pathogens and they activate host immune responses, including the production of cytokines and chemokines, which are involved in inflammation and the recruitment of immune cells. TLRs do not form channels through which bacterial proteins can enter the eukaryotic cell, nor do they cause phagocytosis, release antibiotics, or activate the complement cascade.

Toll-Like Receptors Are Eukaryotic Membrane Proteins That Bind with Bacterial