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Physiology and Pathophysiology of Complement: Progress and Trends
1 Jan 1995
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The complement system comprises a family of at least 20 plasma and membrane proteins that interact in a tightly regulated cascade system to destroy invading bacteria and prevent the deposition of immune complexes in the tissues. This brief review addresses the basic mechanisms of complement activation and control and describes the active fragments produced during complement activation. The biological importance...
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