Immunology: lectin and classical complement pathway

Lectin Pathway of Complement System

Alcohol Metabolism

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