Which of the following is not a function of activated complement proteins?

a. lysis of pathogens
b. enhancing inflammation
c. coating pathogens to enhance phagocytosis
d. attraction of white blood cells to infection sites
e. decreasing capillary permeability to minimize edema


E

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