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COMPLEMENT 1 ESTERASE

\kˈɒmplɪmənt wˈɒn ˈɛstəɹˌe͡ɪz], \kˈɒmplɪmənt wˈɒn ˈɛstəɹˌe‍ɪz], \k_ˈɒ_m_p_l_ɪ_m_ə_n_t w_ˈɒ_n ˈɛ_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˌeɪ_z]\

Definitions of COMPLEMENT 1 ESTERASE

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The activated form of complement 1 which has hydrolase activity. In the classical pathway, it splits first C4 and then C2 into active components, thereby generating a new enzyme referred to as EAC142 or C42 or C3 convertase.

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