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.

Year introduced: 1979

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Tree Number(s): G12.274

MeSH Unique ID: D003167

Entry Terms:

• Activation, Complement
• Activations, Complement
• Complement Activations

Previous Indexing:

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

See Also:

• Complement Fixation Tests

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Immune System Phenomena
Complement Activation
Complement Pathway, Alternative
Complement Pathway, Classical
Complement Pathway, Mannose-Binding Lectin