… to ‘complement’ … , complement can also be activated early in infection in the absence of
antibodies. Indeed, it now seems clear that complement first evolved as part of the innate immune …

… The complement system is one of the major effector mechanisms of our innate immune
system and also plays an important role in the instruction of the adaptive immune response [1], [2]…

… In conclusion, current data support the importance of MBL as a component of the innate
immune system, and its deficiency appears to be associated with a broad range of infections. …

… adaptive immune response. Complement as the first part of innate immunity response is
immediately activated within seconds and the cellular part of innate immunity which is mediated …

… Complement (C), a central component of innate immunity, is one of the most ancient parts
of the immune system, present in evolution long before the development of adaptive immunity. …

… ABSTRACT: The complement system is a major player in our innate defense and … of
antibody-dependent and -independent immunity. The complement system is composed of a large …

… Complement System in Mammals Complement is a central component of the innate immune
… The complement system in mammals is well characterised (particularly in mice and humans…

… fish have developed a diversified innate immune arsenal at the level of complement, by
recruiting … Such a diversified response should enable teleost fish to expand their innate immune …

… complement (C) inflammatory cascade is part of the phylogenetically ancient innate immune
… leukocytes; (ii) bridging innate and adaptive immunity (essentially through C receptor type 2…

… of the lectin-based activation mechanisms of the complement system have provided new
insights into the role of complement in innate immunity, which enables molecular patterns that …