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Complement Activation

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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.     
See Also Complement Fixation Tests
Examples Complement Pathway, Alternative; Complement Pathway, Classical; Complement Pathway, Mannose-Binding Lectin 		Other names Complement Activations; Activations, Complement; Activation, Complement
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
polyacrylic-IgG polymer  0   *Acrylic Resins *Immunoglobulin G Complement Activation. J Biomater Sci Polym Ed 1994;6(1):67-78
TGP protein, Nicotiana tabacum  0   *Glycoproteins *Phenols *Plant Proteins Complement Activation. Am J Pathol 1985;120(1):1

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