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Pathways of Complement System | Immunology

In this article we will discuss about the classical and alternative pathways of complement system. 1. The Classical Pathway of Complement: The classical pathway of complement is iniĀ­tiated by the interaction of antibody with antigen directly (soluble antigen-antibody complexes or immune complexes). The gradual progress of classical pathway can be mediated by these successive stages called: (i) Activation of C1 [...]

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Complement System: Definition, Functions and Components

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Complement System 2. History of Complement System 3. Biological Functions 4. Components. Definition of Complement System: The complement system consists of a series of heat-labile serum proteins that are activated in turn. The complements exist as soluble inactive precursors which once activated, a complement component may then act as an [...]

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