complement activation, classical pathway

Term ID

GO:0006958

Synonyms

• complement cascade, classical pathway

Definition

Any process involved in the activation of any of the steps of the classical pathway of the complement cascade which allows for the direct killing of microbes, the disposal of immune complexes, and the regulation of other immune processes. 0781735149

References

Ontology

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