An inhibitor of complement C5 provides structural insights into activation
The complement system is a crucial part of innate immune defenses against invading pathogens. The blood-meal of the tick Rhipicephalus pulchellus lasts for days, and the tick must therefore rely on inhibitors to counter complement activation. We have identified a class of inhibitors from tick saliva...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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National Academy of Sciences
2019
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