The Complement system is a group of about 30 proteins within the body fluids of all vertebrates and some invertebrates. The main functions of complement are to promote '''[[Phagocytosis|phagocytosis]]''' or causes lysis of an invading organism.
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The complement system is a group of about 30 proteins within the body fluids of all vertebrates and some invertebrates. The main functions of complement are to promote '''[[Phagocytosis|phagocytosis]]''' or causes lysis of an invading organism.
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===Interferons===
===Interferons===
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The Lysozyme and complement have only marginal effects on virus infections because these are intracellular so the body has evolved non-specific mechanisms to protect against viruses with the most notable of these being the interferons.<br />
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The lysozyme and complement have only marginal effects on virus infections because these are intracellular so the body has evolved non-specific mechanisms to protect against viruses with the most notable of these being the interferons.<br />