title: [Rapid method of measuring the alternative activity of the complement system].
abstract: The method is based on the ability of inulin to activate the alternative route of the complement system. The alternative activity is assessed from the consumption of the third complement component as a result of interaction with inulin. C3 is measured in experimental and control samples by kinetic titration, which permits assessing the activation of the alternative route in patients sera in less than 2 hours.
authors.forename: O Iu
authors.initials: OIu
authors.lastname: Arapova
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Antashev
authors.forename: V I
authors.initials: VI
authors.lastname: Shkurko
authors.forename: I V
authors.initials: IV
authors.lastname: Melemuka
mesh_terms: D003172:Complement C1 / Q000032:analysis; D003176:Complement C3 / Q000032:analysis; D003170:Complement Pathway, Alternative / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007444:Inulin; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003172:Complement C1; D003176:Complement C3; D007444:Inulin