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New insights into the molecular mechanisms of classical complement activation.
Molecular immunology - 1 Aug 2010
Kojouharova Mihaela, Reid Kenneth, Gadjeva Mihaela
Abstract excerpt
C1q, the initiator of the classical complement cascade, is a versatile molecule with numerous ligands and variety of functions. Recent mutagenesis, epitope mapping and structural data brought novel understanding of the molecular mechanisms of C1q binding to target molecules, and subsequent C1 activation. Evidence has emerged suggesting that residues located within the C1q apical surface, and the exposed side...
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