State-of-the-Art Research on C1q and the Classical Complement Pathway

C1q is the target recognition protein of the classical complement pathway and a major connecting link between innate and acquired immunity. As a charge pattern recognition molecule of innate immunity, C1q can engage a broad range of ligands derived from self, non-self and altered self via its hetero...

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Main Author: Christine Gaboriaud (auth)
Other Authors: Nicole M. Thielens (auth), Uday Kishore (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media SA 2016
Series:Frontiers Research Topics
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