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MeSH Heading: Complement Activation
Tree Number(s): G12.274
Unique ID: D003167
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003167
Scope Note: 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.
NLM Classification #: QW 680
Previous Indexing: Complement (1966-1978); Complement Fixation Tests (1966-1978)
See Also: Complement Fixation Tests
Public MeSH Note: 79
History Note: 79
Date Established: 1979/01/01
Date of Entry: 1977/12/02
Revision Date: 2016/06/23

Allowable Qualifiers: drug effects (DE)

ethics (ES)

genetics (GE)

immunology (IM)

physiology (PH)

radiation effects (RE)

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