The complement system normally eliminates bacteria and has a protective effect. However, in an inflammatory setting such as sepsis, an exaggerated or insufficient activation of this cascade can have ...

In recent years growing attention has been directed towards the molecular mechanisms that are shared by the nervous and immune systems. In a new paper, Stevens et al. reveal an unexpected role for ...

The complement system is a part of the immune system that enhances (complements) the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism, promotes ...

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 ...

Most people are familiar with the immune system and its role in protecting against diseases and infection. But what about the complement system? The complement system is a foundational part of the ...

Journal in the field and provides all-inclusive access to the critical pillars of human gene therapy: research, methods, and clinical applications. Recent clinical trials utilizing high doses of adeno ...