> See also: > - Ref # The Liver The liver plays a major role in [[Anki Flashcards/Courses/Molecular Biology II/Chapter 17 - The Genetic Code|the immune system]] ## Liver Functions ### Acute-Phase Proteins The vast majority of [[Solubility vs Dissociation|soluble]] components of [[Anki Flashcards/Courses/Molecular Biology II/Chapter 17 - The Genetic Code|the immune system]] - Mannose Binding Lectin (MLB) - Activates [[The Classical and Lectin Pathways|the lectin pathway]] - C1 Complex - Allows antibodies to bind to pathogen surfaces and initiate [[The Classical and Lectin Pathways|the classical pathway]] ## Liver Structure Specialized cells that make up the majority of the liver are known as **hepatocytes** - Arranged The liver has a remarkable ability to regenerate, in large part thanks to the hepatocyte cells present