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Complement and the Mononuclear Phagocyte System

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Macrophages and Related Cells

Part of the book series: Blood Cell Biochemistry ((BLBI,volume 5))

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This chapter will review current knowledge of the relationship between the complement system and mononuclear phagocytes. To familiarize the reader with the complement system, its nomenclature, biochemistry, and biological activities, a brief review has been included.

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Lappin, D., Whaley, K. (1993). Complement and the Mononuclear Phagocyte System. In: Horton, M.A. (eds) Macrophages and Related Cells. Blood Cell Biochemistry, vol 5. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9534-9_4

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