Abstract
Plasma complement consists of a group of proteins which are converted sequence-wise into biologically-active peptides. This reaction may be initiated by antigen-antibody complexes, microbial products and proteolytic enzymes. The main function of complement is to enhance immune response. Whereas antibody combines specifically with antigen it is almost powerless to dispose of the antigen without the presence of complement. The formation of the immune complex triggers complement to generate the clinical manifestations of inflammatory response, in the classical pathway.
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Watkins, J. (1981). Effects of Intravenous Anaesthetics on the Complement System. In: Haid, B.C., Mitterschiffthaler, G. (eds) Zentraleuropäischer Anaesthesiekongreß. Anaesthesiologie und Intensivmedizin Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, vol 141. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-68190-5_35
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