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decay accelerating factor |
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decay accelerating factor [di¦kā ik′sel·ə‚rād·iŋ ‚fak·tər] (immunology) A plasma protein involved with complement regulation on the red blood cell surface; it accelerates the breakdown of C3 and C5 convertases. Abbreviated DAF. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Upregulation of decay-accelerating factor, protecting against complement-mediated endothelial injury The citation for the study is: "Combined Yeast ss-Glucan and Antitumor Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Requires C5a-Mediated Neutrophil Chemotaxis via Regulation of Decay-Accelerating Factor CD55. Statin-induced expression of decay-accelerating factor protects vascular endothelium against complement-mediated injury. |
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