Article
The complement system in systemic autoimmune disease.
Journal of autoimmunity - 1 May 2010
Chen Min, Daha Mohamed R, Kallenberg Cees G M
Abstract excerpt
Complement is part of the innate immune system. Its major function is recognition and elimination of pathogens via direct killing and/or stimulation of phagocytosis. Activation of the complement system is, however, also involved in the pathogenesis of the systemic autoimmune diseases. Activation...
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