Phenomena and Processes

Complement Activation

The sequential activation of serum COMPLEMENT PROTEINS to create the COMPLEMENT MEMBRANE ATTACK COMPLEX. Factors initiating complement activation include ANTIGEN-ANTIBODY COMPLEXES, microbial ANTIGENS, or cell surface POLYSACCHARIDES.

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Abstract

The sequential activation of serum COMPLEMENT PROTEINS to create the COMPLEMENT MEMBRANE ATTACK COMPLEX. Factors initiating complement activation include ANTIGEN-ANTIBODY COMPLEXES, microbial ANTIGENS, or cell surface POLYSACCHARIDES.

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3 entry terms
  • Activation, Complement
  • Activations, Complement
  • Complement Activations

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6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Previous Indexing

  • Complement (1966-1978)
  • Complement Fixation Tests (1966-1978)

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  1. G12.274

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Complement Activation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003167. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003167
  2. Complement Activation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14864930