contact system

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Introduction

The contact system is a biochemical process that triggers local activation of several proteolytic systems. It plays a role in initiation & amplification of surface-mediated inflammatory processes via:

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References

  1. Bergamaschini L, Donarini C, Gobbo G, Parnetti L, Gallai V. Activation of complement and contact system in Alzheimer's disease. Mech Ageing Dev. 2001 Nov;122(16):1971-83. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11589915