complement system

Immunophysical Evaluation of the Initiating Step in the Formation of the Membrane Attack Complex

The complex between complement system proteins C5b and C6 is the cornerstone for the assembly of the membrane attack complex (MAC, also known as C5b6789n). MAC is the terminal product of three converging pathways of the complement system and …

A Theoretical View of the C3d:CR2 Binding Controversy

The C3d:CR2(SCR1-2) interaction plays an important role in bridging innate and adaptive immunity, leading to enhanced antibody production at sites of complement activation. Over the past decade, there has been much debate over the binding mode of …