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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Matakam, Mafanoun

    a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad

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  1. MAFA

    MAFA (Mast cell function-associated antigen) is a type II membrane glycoprotein, first identified on the surface of rat mucosal-type mast cells of the RBL-2H3 line. More recently, human and mouse homologues of MAFA have been discovered yet also (or only) expressed by NK and T-cells. MAFA is closely linked with the type 1 Fcɛ receptors in not only mucosal mast cells of humans and mice but also in the serosal mast cells of these same organisms.It has the ability to function as both a channel for calcium ions along with interact with other receptors to inhibit certain cell processes. It function is based on its specialized structure, which contains many specialized motifs and sequences that allow its functions to take place.

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  1. mafa

    The term "mafa" does not have a general definition as it is not recognized as a standard English word. It might be an acronym or a term specific to a certain field or culture. Its meaning would greatly depend on the context in which it is used.

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  1. MAFA

    MAFA is a type II membranal glycoprotein, first identified on the surface of rat mucosal-type mast cells of the RBL-2H3 line. More recently, human and mouse homologues of MAFA have been discovered yet also expressed by NK and T-cells. The intracellular domain of MAFA contains a single immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motif, which classifies MAFA as a member of an inhibitory receptor superfamily. The inhibitory capacity of MAFA is best defined in mast cells, where MAFA keeps in check the antigen-induced secretion of inflammatory mediators.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mafa in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mafa in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of mafa in a Sentence

  1. Colonel Sani Usman:

    The leading column was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Faljari village between Mafa and Dikwa.


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