Alternative Pathway of Complement System

How Does The Alternative Pathway Of The Complement System Work? - All About the Immune System

Why Is The Complement System's Alternative Pathway Crucial For Immunity?

The complement system doesn't generate compliments for you... but it does help destroy pathogens in your body! Learn all about it in today's #ClinicalCuts. The complement system refers to a group of plasma proteins called the complement proteins, which are produced in the liver, and act collectively to help destroy pathogens. Think of them like a little militia that “complement” the work of antibodies. There are actually three complement pathways: • The classical pathway: called that because it