Similar to other pathogens, HIV can directly activate the complement pathway even in the
absence of antibodies. During and after seroconversion, HIV-specific antibodies enhance …

The complement system plays an important role in the antimicrobial defense of the
organism. Its components recognize a large variety of pathogens and target them for …

This review focuses on interactions of HIV with the first‐line defence of native immunity, the
complement system. In all body compartments tested so far, HIV meets complement …

Emerging role for complement in HIV infection : Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS Emerging
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The complement system, a key component of innate immunity, is a first-line defender against
foreign pathogens such as HIV-1. The role of the complement system in HIV-1 pathogenesis …

Both, HIV envelope proteins gp120 and gp41 can directly activate complement system, even
in the absence of HIV-specific antibodies. During the budding process HIV acquires host …

Upon crossing the endothelial barrier of the host, HIV initiates immediate responses of the
immunity system. Among its components, the complement system is one of the first the first …

Since the first contact with the host, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) exploits the
complement system to reach maximal spread of infection. HIV has adapted many strategies …

In all ex vivo preparations of HIV tested so far, C3 fragments and, after seroconversion,
antibodies were detected on the viral surface. This indicates that HIV survives complement …

The complement system (C) is one of the main humoral components of innate immunity.
Three major tasks of C against invading pathogens are:(i) lysis of pathogens by the …