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The complement system consists of the innate immune system and the adaptive immune system. The innate immune system includes the complement system, which is a heat labile series of enzymes or proteinases that circulate as inactive precursors. When activated, complement kills invading microorganisms directly and supplements the immune response. It consists of over 20 proteins and is activated through three pathways: the classical, lectin, and alternative pathways. The classical pathway is activated by an ant
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