The complement system is a key component of innate and adaptive immunity and therefore acts as a vital defense against invading pathogens. Deficiencies in the complement system are associated with ...
The complement system is designed to kill pathogens through a signal cascade that results in cell lysis, removal of the pathogens through phagocytosis, and alerting other immune system cells to help ...
University of Pennsylvania researchers have found a promising new treatment for periodontitis using a component of the immune system called complement, according to a new study in the Journal of ...
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6 types of treatment for complement 3 glomerulopathy
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare kidney disease that is also ...
Most people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus recover after the acute illness. However, a significant proportion of infected individuals develop long-lasting symptoms with a wide range of ...
A new analysis of lung epithelial cells from COVID-19 patients reveals how the protective complement branch of the immune system, which usually plays roles in both innate and adaptive immunity, can ...
Among people with sickle cell disease—an inherited blood disorder—acute chest syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of death. The condition is the result of red blood cells becoming stiff, sticky, and ...
Researchers in the United States have conducted a study showing that activation of the complement system is specifically implicated in the pathogenesis of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), ...
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Types of complement 3 glomerulopathy: How they differ and what that means
Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways There are two types of complement 3 glomerulopathy: dense deposit ...
Researchers at the National Eye Institute have found that the complement system seems to protect against retinal degeneration in retinitis pigmentosa. The research contradicts previous findings, which ...
Dianthus achieved its NASDAQ listing last year via a merger with Magenta Therapeutics. The company is focused on development of a single drug candidate, DNTH-103, which targets the complement system, ...
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