C5b is a protein fragment, formed from the cleavage of C5 within the complement system. It acts as the cornerstone, initiating the assembly of the membrane attack complex (MAC) on pathogen surfaces, a critical step in immune defense.
C5b is a protein fragment, formed from the cleavage of C5 within the complement system. It acts as the cornerstone, initiating the assembly of the membrane attack complex (MAC) on pathogen surfaces, a critical step in immune defense.