The C3 convertase of the alternative complement pathway amplifies the overall magnitude of complement activation regardless of which of the three pathways initiated the complement activation initially.

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The C3 convertase of the alternative complement pathway is able to amplify complement activation regardless of the initial pathway that activated the complement system. This amplification leads to increased complement activity and enhances the ability of the immune system to combat infections and other threats.

The C3 Convertase of the Alternative Complement Pathway Amplifies the Overall