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Immune System Phenomena > Complement Activation

Preferred term

Complement Activation  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Scope note

  • 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://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003167

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