noun
- a protein in blood serum that helps activate the complement system as part of the body’s immune response
Usage: medical; biochemistry
Examples
- Properdin deficiency can lead to increased susceptibility to certain bacterial infections.
- The researcher studied how properdin interacts with other complement proteins.
- Blood tests revealed abnormally low levels of properdin in the patient.
- Properdin plays a crucial role in the alternative complement pathway.
- Scientists are investigating properdin’s function in immune system regulation.
- The medical student learned about properdin in her immunology course.