Innate Immunity Flashcards
What ab’s activate complement?
Effector Functions of Complement
Physiological Activities of Complement
Opsonization by C3B
Immune Adherence vs. Opsonization
What mechanism protects against tetanus Toxin?
Neutralization
What is the major role of complement?
Major Role of Complement is actually inflammation not the lysis aspect
Anaphylatoxins
activate mast cells to release histamines
What is the most powerful attractant for Neutrophils?
C5a is the most powerful attractant for neutrophils
What is an important aspect of F-Met in bacteria?
F-Met is another attractant
What is the role of Anaphylatoxins?
3 Major Roles of Complement
C3 Convertase
Common to both Alternate and Classical Pathway of Complement?
Describe the function of C3 Convertase
How is C5 Convertase made and what is it’s function?