The alternate complement activation path and the mannose binding lectin path both function completely independent of antibody.

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Both the alternate complement activation pathway and the mannose-binding lectin (MBL) pathway can be activated without the direct involvement of antibodies, in contrast to the classical complement pathway which requires antibody binding to initiate activation.

The Alternate Complement Activation Path and the Mannose Binding Lectin