Activator Surface

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-27806-0_10

A surface that allows massive activation of C3 and covalent binding of C3b. A nonactivator surface such as a host cell limits this activation using the normal control mechanisms of the complement system (e.g. factor H, CR1, presence of sialic acid).

 Complement, Classical Pathway/Alternative Pathway

 Complement System

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