Mechanism of action of factor D of the alternative complement pathway.
J Exp Med
; 148(6): 1498-509, 1978 Dec 01.
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ABSTRACT
Factor D (C3 proactivator convertase) of human serum has been shown to be absolutely necessary for alternative pathway function, for activation of the C3/C5 convertase of that pathway and not to be a subunit of this enzyme. Factor D was found to be present in human plasma in active form only, at a concentration of 2 microgram/ml, and not to be controlled by plasma protease inhibitors or by spontaneous decay. Unlike trypsin, factor D cleaves and activates factor B only when it is in Mg++-dependent complex with C3b, has no esterolytic activity, and is unable to cleave the B chain of insulin. The alleged functional and antigenic relationship of factor D to alpha-thrombin could not be verified. The results of this study led to the description of the mechanism of action of factor D in terms of the cryptic site hypothesis.
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Asunto principal:
Enzimas Activadoras de Complemento
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Factor D del Complemento
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Activación de Complemento
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Vía Alternativa del Complemento
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Humans
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1978
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