Results 301 to 310 of about 315,915 (340)
Some of the next articles are maybe not open access.

The Alternative Pathway of Complement Activation

1976
Publisher Summary This chapter presents the alternative pathway of complement activation. Two pathways for the recruitment of complement and its biological activities exist in plasma and serum. The first is termed as the “classical pathway,” which is triggered by contact of C1 with immune complexes containing antibodies of the immunoglobulin G (IgG ...
Otto Götze, Hans J. Müller-Eberhard
openaire   +3 more sources

The role of antibody in the activation of the alternative complement pathway

Springer Seminars in Immunopathology, 1983
The alternative complement pathway can be activated in the absence of specific antibody by the surface of certain cells and particles that provide a microenvironment in which the affinity of the regulatory protein H for surface-bound Cab is low. There is now abundant evidence that antibody can enhance activation.
Douglas T. Fearon   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Regulation of the alternative pathway of complement by pH.

The Journal of Immunology, 1987
Abstract Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an acquired hemolytic anemia. The abnormal PNH erythrocytes are highly susceptible to complement-mediated lysis in vitro, especially at pH 6.4. Lysis has been shown to be due to alternative pathway activation. The purpose of this study was to determine why lysis of PNH erythrocytes is
Z, Fishelson   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

A TODDLER WITH ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY COMPLEMENT DEFICIENCY

Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2018
Introduction Complement system is an important component of innate immunity and can be activated through the classical, alternative, and lectin pathways. Patients with complement deficiency (CD) usually present with autoimmune disorders or recurrent infections.
P. Sriaroon, P. Purswani
openaire   +2 more sources

Activation of the Alternative Complement Pathway by Torulopsis Glabrata

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 1979
Torulopsis glabrata is a yeast-like fungus with increasing importance as an opportunistic human pathogen. The role of serum complement in resistance to this infection was studied by chemotactic and opsonic assays. The results indicate that T. glabrata activates complement via the alternative pathway.
Antonio Ferrante, Y.H. Thong
openaire   +2 more sources

Activation of the alternative pathway of complement by microcrystalline cholesterol

Atherosclerosis, 1980
Microcrystalline cholesterol in either the anhydrous or monohydrate form was a potent activator of the alternative pathway of complement as measured by the electrophoretic conversion (crossed immunoelectrophoresis) of C3 and properdin factor B. Chelation with 0.01 M ethylene-diaminetetraacetate (EDTA) completely eliminated conversion, but 0.01 M ...
Jeanie L. Hahn, Peter Hasselbacher
openaire   +3 more sources

Regulation of the alternative pathway of human complement by C1q

Molecular Immunology, 1987
The interaction of C1q with C3b and its effect on C3b activities in the alternative pathway of complement (APC) have been studied. Purified C1q markedly inhibited C3b deposition on and lysis of rabbit erythrocytes by the isolated cytolytic APC. It also blocked formation of the C3 convertase, C3b, Bb as well as binding of Factors B and H to sheep ...
Zvi Fishelson, Hans J. Müller-Eberhard
openaire   +3 more sources

The spectrum of complement alternative pathway‐mediated diseases

Immunological Reviews, 2008
Summary: The complement system has once again come into prominence in the therapeutic development arena. The recent approval of an inhibitory monoclonal antibody, eculizumab, which is directed against complement component C5 for the disease paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria has provided the initial validation of this system as a therapeutic target ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Alternative Modes and Pathways of Complement Activation

1977
Complement (C) originally was detected by its ability to bring about cytolysis of antibody-sensitized bacteria and erythrocytes. Its name is derived from this ability to complement certain reactivities initiated by antibody. At least eleven С proteins, acting sequentially, are involved in mediating the usual antibody-initiated hemolysis. These proteins
Henry Gewurz, Thomas F. Lint
openaire   +2 more sources

Polyions regulate the alternative amplification pathway of complement

Immunopharmacology, 1983
Polyanion has previously been shown to inhibit generation of amplification pathway convertase of complement and to inhibit H-mediated decay of this complex. Polycations, protamine sulfate, and poly-l-lysine (PLL) were examined in this study for direct effects on alternative amplification pathway mechanisms and for ability to regulate polyanion-induced ...
openaire   +3 more sources

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy