The classical and regulatory functions of C1q in immunity and autoimmunity

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Title:	The classical and regulatory functions of C1q in immunity and autoimmunity
Authors:	Lu, J. Teh, B.K. Wang, L. Wang, Y. Tan, Y.S. Lai, M.C. Reid, K.B.M.
Keywords:	apoptotic cell autoimmunity C1q dendritic cell macrophage
Issue Date:	Feb-2008
Citation:	Lu, J., Teh, B.K., Wang, L., Wang, Y., Tan, Y.S., Lai, M.C., Reid, K.B.M. (2008-02). The classical and regulatory functions of C1q in immunity and autoimmunity. Cellular and Molecular Immunology 5 (1) : 9-21. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1038/cmi.2008.2
Abstract:	A classical function of C1q is to bind immune complexes and initiate complement activation producing membrane lytic complexes, opsonins and anaphylatoxins. This classical pathway of complement activation is also elicited when C1q binds some other ligands. Besides complement activation, C1q also regulates cell differentiation, adhesion, migration, activation and survival. C1q deficiency is associated with autoimmunity as well as increased susceptibility to infections. In this article, we discuss the basic properties of C1q, its expression, and classical and regulatory functions. © 2008 by The Chinese Society of Immunology.
Source Title:	Cellular and Molecular Immunology
URI:	http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/108692
ISSN:	16727681
DOI:	10.1038/cmi.2008.2
Appears in Collections:	Staff Publications

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