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Complement 5

Complement 5 Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Complement 5 Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Complement 5?

The fifth component in the complement reaction sequence, probably exists in a complex with C6 and C7. It is a beta-globulin with a sedimentation coefficient of 10, serum concentration of 75 micrograms/ml and molecular weight of 180,000. It is activated by C423 and releases fragments with anaphylatoxic, chemotactic, and histamine-releasing actions and affecting smooth muscle.

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