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Energetic evaluation of binding modes in the C3d and Factor H (CCP 19-20) complex.
Protein science : a publication of the Protein Society - 1 May 2015
E S Harrison Reed, Gorham Ronald D, Morikis Dimitrios
Abstract excerpt
As a part of innate immunity, the complement system relies on activation of the alternative pathway (AP). While feed-forward amplification generates an immune response towards foreign surfaces, the process requires regulation to prevent an immune response on the surface of host cells. Factor H (FH) is a complement protein secreted by native cells to negatively regulate the AP. In terms of structure, FH is...
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