Alternative complement pathway
Type of cascade reaction of the complement system / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The alternative pathway is a type of cascade reaction of the complement system and is a component of the innate immune system, a natural defense against infections.
The alternative pathway is one of three complement pathways that opsonize and kill pathogens. The pathway is triggered when the C3b protein directly binds a microbe. It can also be triggered by foreign materials and damaged tissues.