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Which enzyme is responsible for cleaving C4 and C2 in the classical pathway of the complement system?
Which enzyme is responsible for cleaving C4 and C2 in the classical pathway of the complement system?
What complex is formed by the combination of C4b and C2a in the classical pathway?
What complex is formed by the combination of C4b and C2a in the classical pathway?
Which fragment of C3 is a powerful opsonin?
Which fragment of C3 is a powerful opsonin?
Which group of molecules bind and form pores that resemble Natural Killer cells in the complement system?
Which group of molecules bind and form pores that resemble Natural Killer cells in the complement system?
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What activates C2 with the help of Magnesium in the complement system?
What activates C2 with the help of Magnesium in the complement system?
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What is the function of Membrane Attack Complex (MAC)?
What is the function of Membrane Attack Complex (MAC)?
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What is the role of MASP-2 in the complement system?
What is the role of MASP-2 in the complement system?
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Which pathway in the complement system is activated by aggregates of IgA and IgG4?
Which pathway in the complement system is activated by aggregates of IgA and IgG4?
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What activates the Alternative Pathway in the complement system according to the text?
What activates the Alternative Pathway in the complement system according to the text?
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Which component is found in serum and is important in the MBL pathway?
Which component is found in serum and is important in the MBL pathway?
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What is the function of MBL-associated serine proteases in the complement system?
What is the function of MBL-associated serine proteases in the complement system?
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What represents the most significant step in the entire process of complement activation?
What represents the most significant step in the entire process of complement activation?
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Which protein serves as a cofactor with Factor I that inactivates C4b, inhibiting C3 convertase formation?
Which protein serves as a cofactor with Factor I that inactivates C4b, inhibiting C3 convertase formation?
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Which protein is a cofactor with Factor I that binds to C4b and C3b in the classical and MBL pathways?
Which protein is a cofactor with Factor I that binds to C4b and C3b in the classical and MBL pathways?
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Which protein is known as the most efficient cofactor for Factor I-mediated cleavage of C3b, and also cleaves C4b but less effectively?
Which protein is known as the most efficient cofactor for Factor I-mediated cleavage of C3b, and also cleaves C4b but less effectively?
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Which protein is involved in the alternative pathway by inhibiting the binding of Factor B to C3b?
Which protein is involved in the alternative pathway by inhibiting the binding of Factor B to C3b?
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