BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms: what is the end product of the complement cascade and what does it do?

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what is the end product of the complement cascade and what does it do?

Mirte Schattorie · Accepted Answer

the membrane attack complex (MAC), also called lytic unit. it kills infected cells by drilling a hole in their cell membrane, which leads to apoptosis or hypotonic lysis of the cell.

BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms

What is the end product of the complement cascade and what does it do?

The membrane attack complex (MAC), also called lytic unit. it kills infected cells by drilling a hole in their cell membrane, which leads to apoptosis or hypotonic lysis of the cell.

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