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Recognition of RBC antigens on recipient cells by host derived natural antibodies initiating classical complement via C1 leading to opsonization of host cells with C3b, anaphylatoxin C5a recruitment and activation of neutrophils, and cell lysis by membrane attack complex (MAC) pores. PIC1 blocks C1 activation at the first step of the amplification cascade.
