Structure and function of complement protein C1q and its role in the development of autoimmune diseases

Complement plays an important role in the immune system. Three different pathways of complement activation are known: the classical, alternative, and lectin dependent. They involve more than 30 serum peptides. C1q is the first subcomponent of the classical pathway of complement activation. It is com...

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Main Authors: Katarzyna Smykał-Jankowiak, Zofia I. Niemir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2009-09-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
Subjects:
C1q
Online Access:http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=882648