Mesh term Complement Activation
Browse to parent terms:Immune System Phenomena
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Complement Pathway, Alternative
Complement Pathway, Classical
Complement Pathway, Mannose-Binding Lectin
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