Antibodies attached to the surface of microorganisms can activate the complement system, a group of proteins capable of directly killing some bacteria.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Immune Deficiency Foundation
  The immune system and primary immunodeficiency

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• The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org Immune Deficiency Foundation via serper

Referenced by nodes (3)

• antibodies concept
• microorganisms concept
• bacteria concept