A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Complement system
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The complement system is an enzyme cascade that helps defend against infection. Many complement proteins occur in serum as inactive enzyme precursors (zymogens); others reside on cell surfaces. (See also Overview of the Immune System.)
The complement system bridges innate and acquired immunity byAugmenting antibody (Ab) responses and immunologic memory
Lysing foreign cells
Clearing immune complexes and apoptotic cellsComplement components have many biologic functions (eg, stimulation of chemotaxis, triggering of mast cell degranulation independent of immunoglobulin E [IgE]).
Complement system meaning & definition 1 of Complement system.
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a group of proteins that works with other substances as part of the immune system:
Complement system meaning & definition 2 of Complement system.
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