Complement Fixation (Noun)
Meaning
An immune response in which an antigen-antibody combination inactivates a complement (so it is unavailable to participate in a second antigen-antibody combination).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The immune system's ability to eliminate pathogens relies on the complement fixation mechanism to prevent excessive inflammation.
- Complement fixation is a crucial process that helps regulate the immune response and prevent damage to host tissues.
- Researchers studying the complement system have made significant progress in understanding the role of complement fixation in immune defense.
- The antigen-antibody complex formed during complement fixation serves as a marker for the clearance of pathogens by phagocytic cells.
- Dysregulation of complement fixation has been implicated in various autoimmune disorders, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of this complex process.