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World J Hepatol. Jun 27, 2010; 2(6): 221-225
Published online Jun 27, 2010. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v2.i6.221
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Figure 1 Activation of the complement system through three pathways results in different effecter mechanisms. Binding of S-protein to the MAC complex lead to the formation of soluble MAC (sMAC). Complement component 1 (C1), mannan-binding lectin (MBL), MBL associated serine protease (MASP), pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP), membrane attack complex (MAC). The figure is modified from reference [12].