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COMPLEMENT 1

\kˈɒmplɪmənt wˈɒn], \kˈɒmplɪmənt wˈɒn], \k_ˈɒ_m_p_l_ɪ_m_ə_n_t w_ˈɒ_n]\

Definitions of COMPLEMENT 1

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The first complement component to act in the cytolysis reaction. It is a trimolecular complex held together with Ca ions and when activated, has esterase activity which initiates the next step in the sequence.

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