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Evolution of anaphylatoxins, their diversity and novel roles in innate immunity: insights from the study of fish complement.
Veterinary immunology and immunopathology - 18 Oct 2005
Sunyer J O, Boshra H, Li J
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Anaphylatoxins are small molecules ( approximately 9 kDa) that are generated as a result of the activation of the complement system. These molecules play an important role in inflammation, and they are responsible for the activation of various innate and adaptive immune processes. The study of these important inflammatory molecules has been restricted to mammalian species so far. Recent studies have shown that...
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