Complementry pathways Flashcards
1
Q
Classical
A
Antibody bound to pathogen binds complement
2
Q
Alternative
A
pathogen binds complement to pathogen
3
Q
Lectin
A
carb components of microbes bind complement
4
Q
C3b
A
Label - opsonisation (make the pathogens more tasty)
5
Q
C9
A
Destroy - froms MAC which opens pores causing cell to burst and die
6
Q
C3a, C5a
A
Recruit - degranulate mast cells which release inflammatory mediators (chemotaxis)
7
Q
MAC
A
Membrane Attack Complex