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Compare/contrast the classical pathway of complement activation to the alternative pathway.
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This pathway is initiated by antigen-antibody complexes with the antibody isotopes, IgG and IgM. The classical pathway is normally activated by the triggering of antigen-antibody complexes, which bind to the C1q component of the complement system. Show more…
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