The complement system, which consists of more than 30 plasma and cell-surface proteins, is activated by three pathways — the classical, lectin and alternative pathways — which lead to the ...

the alternative complement pathway, and the lectin pathway. Most of the proteins and glycoproteins that constitute the complement system are synthesized by hepatocytes. But significant amounts are ...

The panel discussed the emerging evidence that endothelial injury and the activation of the lectin pathway of complement are central drivers of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS ...