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==Complement Inhibitors==

==Complement Inhibitors==

<p>To prevent inappropriate activation of the complement system there is a range of control mechanisms/compunds.</p>

To prevent inappropriate activation of the complement system there is a range of control mechanisms/compounds.

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=====Decay accelerating factor (DAF)=====

=====Decay accelerating factor (DAF)=====

Is both secreted onto and present on cell membranes and hastens the degradation of C1 esterase. Exerts control on the [[#Classical Pathway|classical pathway]].

Is both secreted onto and present on cell membranes and hastens the degradation of C1 esterase. Exerts control on the [[#Classical Pathway|classical pathway]].

=====CD59=====

=====CD59=====

This binds the first molecule of C9 when it inserts into a cell membrane and prevents the polymerisation of C9 and therefore pore formation and cell lysis. It acts as a protective mechanism for the host cells.

This binds the first molecule of C9 when it inserts into a cell membrane and prevents the polymerisation of C9 and therefore pore formation and cell lysis. It acts as a protective mechanism for the host cells.

==Functions==

==Functions==

===Opsonisation===

===Opsonisation===