Factor D (EC 3.4.21.46 C3 proactivator convertase properdin factor D esterase factor D (complement) complement factor D CFD adipsin) a protein which in humans is encoded by the CFD gene. Factor D is involved in the alternative complement pathway of the complement system where it cleaves factor B.
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