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Immune System Phenomena > Complement Activation

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Complement Activation  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The sequential activation of serum COMPLEMENT PROTEINS to create the COMPLEMENT MEMBRANE ATTACK COMPLEX. Factors initiating complement activation include ANTIGEN-ANTIBODY COMPLEXES, microbial ANTIGENS, or cell surface POLYSACCHARIDES.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FGT1KCV8-7

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