C3 nephritic factor

C3 nephritic factor: (C3 NeF) an autoantibody that binds the alternative complement pathway C3 convertase C3b,Bb and prevents its inactivation by factor H, resulting in chronic fluid phase alternative pathway activation and complete consumption of plasma C3; found in the serum of many patients with type II membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis.

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factor — 1. One of the contributing causes in any action. 2. One of the components that by multiplication makes up a number or expression. 3. SYN: gene. 4. A vitamin or other essential element. 5. An event, characteristic, or other definable entity that … Medical dictionary
NEF — nephritic factor … Medical dictionary
NeF — nephritic factor … Medical dictionary
NEF — • nephritic factor … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
NeF — • nephritic factor … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
C3NeF — C3 nephritic factor … Medical dictionary
LyNeF — lytic nephritic factor … Medical dictionary
C3 NeF — C3 nephritic factor … Medical dictionary
C3NeF — • C3 nephritic factor … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
LyNeF — • lytic nephritic factor … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations

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