Tag: C3 convertase

  • Pathways of Complement activation

    Pathways of Complement activation

    The complement system is a crucial component of the immune response, consisting of a cascade of proteins that work together to identify and eliminate pathogens. There are three main pathways of complement activation: the classical pathway, the alternative pathway, and the lectin pathway. Each pathway is initiated by different triggers and involves unique mechanisms of…

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  • Classical pathway of Complement system

    Classical pathway of Complement system

    Diagram illustrating the classical pathway of the complement system, with labeled steps including initiation, activation of C1, formation of C3 convertase, amplification of the complement cascade, and formation of membrane attack complex (MAC).

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