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enzyme release from neutrophils and thromboxane release from
VetBooks.ir macrophages, and regulates some T cell responses (Fig. 4.13). The
other small complement peptide, C3a, can kill bacteria such as E.
coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecalis, and Streptococcus
pyogenes. C3a acts like other antimicrobial peptides by disrupting
bacterial membranes. (C3a and C5a are also called anaphylatoxins
since, when injected in sufficient amounts, they can kill an animal
in a manner similar to anaphylaxis [Chapter 30].)
FIG. 4.13 Some of the biological consequences of complement
activation.
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