Question:
What are the functions of the complement system?
Author: Shay 1vccAnswer:
C3b is recognized by receptors on phagocytes – opsonization (Greek opson=appetizer) Inflammation – fragments of complement proteins act as chemoattractants for neutrophils and monocytes. Cell lysis = cleaved components of complement proteins activate formation of membrane attack complexes (MAC).
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