Functional Characterization of Alternative and Classical Pathway C3/C5 Convertase Activity and Inhibition Using Purified Models

Complement is essential for the protection against infections; however, dysregulation of complement activation can cause onset and progression of numerous inflammatory diseases. Convertase enzymes play a central role in complement activation and produce the key mediators of complement: C3 convertase...

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Main Authors: Seline A. Zwarthoff, Evelien T. M. Berends, Sanne Mol, Maartje Ruyken, Piet C. Aerts, Mihály Józsi, Carla J. C. de Haas, Suzan H. M. Rooijakkers, Ronald D. Gorham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.01691/full