IMMUNOLOGY

IMMUNOGLOBULINS

CLASSICAL ALTERNATE AND LECTIN PATHWAYS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Function of Vitronectin
A
Prevents attachment of C5b67 complex to cell membranes
B
Dissociates C1r and C1s from C1q
C
Cofactor with I to inactivate C3b
D
Acts as a cofactor with I to inactivate C4b
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The complement membrane attack complex (MAC) is classically known as a cytolytic effector of innate and adaptive immunity that forms pores in the plasma membrane of pathogens or targeted cells, leading to osmolysis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The membrane attack complex (MAC) punches a hole through the plasma membrane of the target cell, killing the pathogen. Found in Membrane Attack complex in Wikipedia. A rare but interesting human disease is associated with a malfunction of the MAC.

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