Activation of the alternative pathway of the complement system has been implicated in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration. Membrane attack complex (MAC) has been identified mainly on ...
The complement pathway is a regulated cascade of proteins that supports or complements (hence the name) the activity of antibodies and phagocytes in clearing infections. The pathway comprises three ...
The classical complement pathway is an important effector mechanism for clearance of infections, which is also employed in immunotherapies to eliminate tumor cells. Its initiation is governed by the ...
Complement activation may promote atherosclerosis. Yet, data on the to which extent complement, and more specifically the alternative complement pathway, is activated in patients with carotid ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Kim’s hypothesis arises partially from studies that showed that C3, when introduced to synthetic neutrophils, ...
InflaRx (NASDAQ:IFRX) highlighted recent clinical updates and strategic priorities for its complement inhibition platform during a presentation at Oppenheimer’s 36th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences ...
C5b initiates the membrane attack pathway, which results in the membrane attack complex (MAC), consisting of C5b, C6, C7, C8, and polymeric C9. MAC is the cytolytic endproduct of the complement ...
With Alzheimer’s disease therapies finally reaching the market and hundreds of active clinical trials for therapies and diagnostics, it seems like every week brings another potential avenue to explore ...