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Activation and functions of complement. Complement is activated via the classical, lectin, or alternative pathways, culminating in the proteolytic cleavage of C3. Functions of complement include opsinin activity against bacteria and apoptotic cells, stimulation of inflammatory cytokine and chemokine expression, and lysis of targeted bacteria or cells.
