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classical pathway

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noun

Immunology.
  1. the activation of complement by an antigen-antibody reaction.


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The classical pathway is similar, except the early stages of activation require the presence of antibody bound to antigen, and thus is dependent on the adaptive immune response.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Figure 21.13 Complement Cascade and Function The classical pathway, used during adaptive immune responses, occurs when C1 reacts with antibodies that have bound an antigen.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Additionally, complement functions in the adaptive immune response as well, in what is called the classical pathway.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013