complement activation, alternative pathway

Term ID

GO:0006957

Synonyms

• complement cascade, alternative pathway

Definition

Any process involved in the activation of any of the steps of the alternative pathway of the complement cascade which allows for the direct killing of microbes and the regulation of other immune processes. 0781735149

References

• Reactome:R-HSA-173736

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO