Study Set 9 on Complement System

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the complement system from lecture notes.

What is a characteristic that is NOT true regarding complement?

Highly Stable Molecule

What is the most common and best way to inactivate complement?

Heating for 30 minutes at 56 degrees C

What is the best and most common source of complement added to in vitro tests?

Guinea pig serum

What is the order of complement activation in the classical pathway?

C1, C4, C2, C3, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9

Which pathway does not have 'starts at C1' as a characteristic?

Alternate pathway

Which organism is NOT an example of one with recognizable mannose groups?

Staphylococcus sp

Which component of complement enhances opsonization?

C4b

In which condition would complement most likely be decreased?

All examples except myocardial infarction

What are complement inactivators responsible for?

Regulating complement activity

What is the purpose of Factor H?

Enhancement of activity of Factor I