The complement system is comprised of over 30 plasma and cell membrane proteins that are synthesized in the liver, macrophages, and other cells. It functions to lyse cells, bacteria, and viruses, promote phagocytosis through opsonization, and regulate inflammatory and immune responses. The complement system activates through three pathways and generates inflammatory anaphylatoxins that induce chemotaxis and opsonins that promote phagocytosis, helping the immune system eliminate pathogens and immune complexes.
The complement system is comprised of over 30 plasma and cell membrane proteins that are synthesized in the liver, macrophages, and other cells. It functions to lyse cells, bacteria, and viruses, promote phagocytosis through opsonization, and regulate inflammatory and immune responses. The complement system activates through three pathways and generates inflammatory anaphylatoxins that induce chemotaxis and opsonins that promote phagocytosis, helping the immune system eliminate pathogens and immune complexes.
The complement system is comprised of over 30 plasma and cell membrane proteins that are synthesized in the liver, macrophages, and other cells. It functions to lyse cells, bacteria, and viruses, promote phagocytosis through opsonization, and regulate inflammatory and immune responses. The complement system activates through three pathways and generates inflammatory anaphylatoxins that induce chemotaxis and opsonins that promote phagocytosis, helping the immune system eliminate pathogens and immune complexes.