FACTOR H
\fˈaktəɹ ˈe͡ɪt͡ʃ], \fˈaktəɹ ˈeɪtʃ], \f_ˈa_k_t_ə_ɹ ˈeɪ_tʃ]\
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A beta-globulin that binds to complement 3b and makes iC3b (inactivated complement 3b) susceptible to cleavage by COMPLEMENT FACTOR I. Complement factor H also acts as an alternative pathway complement inhibitor by interfering with the binding of properdin factor B to C3b.
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