The process of coating the membrane of an antigen, making it easier for phagocytes to adhere to and engulf the antigen.
Process by which opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis.
The process by which opsonins render bacteria more attractive to phagocytes by attaching themselves to their outer surfaces and changing their physical and chemical composition.
The action of opsonins to facilitate phagocytosis.