Explain how the anaphylatoxins C3a and C5a contribute physiologically to inflammation during complement activation
What will be an ideal response?
G-protein-coupled receptors for the anaphylatoxins C3a and C5a are found on phagocytes, mast cells, and the endothelial cells of blood vessel walls. Anaphylatoxin bound to mast cells causes them to degranulate, releasing inflammatory mediators such as histamine and leading to increased vascular permeability. Through their action on endothelial cells, anaphylatoxins exert vasoactive effects on blood vessels, contributing to increased vascular permeability and increased blood flow, which facilitate the extravasation of plasma proteins, such as complement proteins and antibodies, and the recruitment of cells to infected tissues through increased adherence and chemotaxis. Phagocytic activity is enhanced by anaphylatoxins, which bring about increased levels of CR1 and CR3 and microbicidal activity. All these activities enhance inflammation.
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