Idek man 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the complement regulatory protein called to the complement system?
A
factor H
2
Q
what happens to C3b when it attaches to the host cell surface? what is the outcome?
A
inactivated by complement regulatory proteins, C3 convertase not formed, complement system not activated
3
Q
what happens to C3b when it attaches to the microbial cell surface? what is the outcome?
A
C3 convertase is formed, complement system is activated
