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*'''C3a''' is a mediator of local inflammatory processes.   
*'''C3a''' is a mediator of local inflammatory processes.   
*'''C3b''' binds covalently to cell surface carbohydrates or immune aggregates.   
*'''C3b''' binds covalently to cell surface carbohydrates or immune aggregates.   
*Breakdown of C3b generates the fragment '''C3d''' (residues 996-1287) which binds to antigens enhancing their uptake by B cells.   
*'''C3d''' is a fragment generated by C3b(residues 996-1287) which binds to antigens enhancing their uptake by B cells.   
*'''C3c''' is another C3b cleavage product residues: 23-664, 749-954, 1321-1663.<ref>PMID:11414361</ref>
*'''C3c''' is another C3b cleavage product residues: 23-664, 749-954, 1321-1663.<ref>PMID:11414361</ref>