C1QTM

C1QTM is a protein that plays a role in the innate immune system. It is a component of the classical complement pathway, a cascade of proteins that helps the body defend against pathogens. Specifically, C1QTM is part of the C1 complex, which is the initiating complex of this pathway. When C1QTM binds to certain molecules, such as antibodies bound to the surface of a pathogen or damaged cells, it activates the complement cascade. This activation leads to a series of downstream events, including the formation of a membrane attack complex that can lyse target cells and the opsonization of pathogens, marking them for destruction by phagocytic cells. Research into C1QTM has explored its function in various immune responses and its potential involvement in autoimmune diseases. Its precise interactions and regulatory mechanisms are areas of ongoing scientific investigation.