Alternative pathway of complement activation

Alternative Pathway of Complement System

Complement system | classical and alternative pathway of complement activation

The complement system doesn't generate compliments for you... but it does help destroy pathogens in your body! Learn all about it in today's #ClinicalCuts. The complement system refers to a group of plasma proteins called the complement proteins, which are produced in the liver, and act collectively to help destroy pathogens. Think of them like a little militia that “complement” the work of antibodies. There are actually three complement pathways: • The classical pathway: called that because it