Complement activation is common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), resulting in hypocomplementemia and deposition of complement at sites of tissue damage. The availability of mice ...
The complement system, a proteolytic cascade within innate immunity, is tightly regulated during healthy gestation to support implantation, placental development and parturition while preventing ...
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 ...