Activation of the alternative complement pathway by Haemophilus influenzae type B.
The results of the following study demonstrate that Haemophilus influenzae type B (HITB) is able to activate the alternative complement pathway. They also demonstrate that the activation of the alternative pathway by HITB is not mediated by the capsule.
D000818:Animals; D003176:Complement C3 / Q000378:metabolism; D003165:Complement System Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000276:immunology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D066298:In Vitro Techniques
D003176:Complement C3; D003165:Complement System Proteins