<immunology> Binding of complement as a result of its interaction with immune complexes (the classical pathway) or particular surfaces (alternative pathway). ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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the combining of complement with the antigen-antibody complex, rendering the complement inactive, or fixed. Its presence or absence as free, active complement can be shown by adding sensitized blood cells to the mixture. If free complement is present, hemolysis occurs; if not, no hemolysis is observed. This reaction is th...
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Removal of complement can be measured and is a sensitive indicator of occurrence of an antigen-antibody reaction.
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Binding of complement as a result of its interaction with immune complexes (the classical pathway) or particular surfaces (alternative pathway).
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. antigen-antibody interactions cause a conformational shift in immunoglobulin structure promoting binding of C1 and subsequent activation of the complement cascade, complement fixation. 2. an immunoassay using reference antibodies with complement fixation and lysis of red blood cells as an indicator of detectable antigen. ...
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n] - an immune response in which an antigen-antibody combination inactivates a complement (so it is unavailable to participate in a second antigen-antibody combination)
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noun an immune response in which an antigen-antibody combination inactivates a complement (so it is unavailable to participate in a second antigen-antibody combination)
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the binding of complement to immune complexes or to certain foreign surfaces, as those of invading microorganisms.
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