Neisseria meningitidis recruits factor H using protein mimicry of host carbohydrates.
The complement system is an essential component of the innate and acquired immune system, and consists of a series of proteolytic cascades that are initiated by the presence of microorganisms. In health, activation of complement is precisely controlled through membrane-bound and soluble plasma-regul...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Idioma: | English |
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2009
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