It was called ‘complement’ because it aided the antibacterial activity of antibodies. However, it is now known that the complement system can be activated early in an infection without the presence of ...
Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways There are two types of complement 3 glomerulopathy: dense deposit ...
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 ...
Medical University of South Carolina scientists have uncovered a link between the innate immune system and cognitive problems ...
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 ...
SEATTLE, July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER) today reported that it believes it has identified the proteins that activate the alternative pathway of the complement system, ...
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), ...
From football fields to military training grounds, head injuries are leaving lasting marks on the brain in ways we're only ...