The influx of bicarbonate ions (and possibly other ions) alkalinizes the sperm, raising its pH. This will be critical in the subsequent activation of calcium channels

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Apoptotic cells attract phagocytes by releasing the lipid mediator lysophosphatidic acid, which functions as a chemoattractant.

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TLRs 1-10 are conserved between mice and humans, although TLR10 is not functional in mice, while TLRs 11-13 are expressed in mice but not in humans.

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In most cases each TLR dimerizes with itself, forming a homodimer, but TLR2 forms heterodimers by pairing with either TLR1 or TLR6.

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Structures of TLR2/1 with a bound lipopeptide and TLR3 with dsRNA.

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TLR4 move from the plasma membrane to endosomes/ lysosomes after binding LPS or other PAMPs.

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

NF-₭B is key for inducing many innate and inflammatory genes, including those encoding defensins; enzymes such as iNOS.