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classical pathway
[ˈklæsɪkəl ˈpæθweɪ]
noun
pl: classical pathways
via clássica
1.
One of the three main routes of complement system activation in immunology, initiated by antigen-antibody complexes binding to C1q
The classical pathway is activated when antibodies bind to antigens on a pathogen's surface.
A via clássica é ativada quando anticorpos se ligam a antígenos na superfície de um patógeno.
2.
A traditional or conventional biochemical cascade mechanism in contrast to alternative or lectin pathways
Unlike the alternative pathway, the classical pathway requires specific antibody recognition.
Diferentemente da via alternativa, a via clássica requer reconhecimento específico de anticorpos.
Synonyms
complement classical pathway
antibody-mediated pathway
Antonyms
alternative pathway
lectin pathway
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
via clássica
Standard terminology in immunology and biochemistry
Portugal
via clássica
Standard terminology in immunology and biochemistry
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