Complement Factor B
| Definition: |
A glycine-rich, heat-labile beta-glycoprotein found in blood. It is a proactivator of complement 3 in the alternate pathway of complement activation. Factor B is converted by Factor D to COMPLEMENT 3 CONVERTASE. EC 3.4.21.47. |
| Also Called: |
Properdin Factor Ba,Properdin Factor Bf,Properdin Factor Bf F1 |
| CAS Number: |
EC 3.4.21.47 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Complement 3 (1975-1977),Enzyme Precursors (1966-1977),Glycoproteins (1966-1977) |
Complement Factor B Definitions and Terms
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