The complement system is a set of soluble proteins that are part of the innate immune defense, connecting innate and adaptive immunity. There are nine central complement components (C1–C9) as well as ...
Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare kidney disease that is also considered an autoimmune disorder. There is no single cure for C3G, but several treatments may slow disease progression, protect ...
These findings suggest complement protein levels may be an important biomarker for type 1 diabetes. Disruption of the complement system appears to precede the onset of islet autoimmunity (IA), making ...