Complement component 3, often called C3, is an essential protein of the immune system. This protein plays a vital role in the body’s innate immune system, providing: the first line of defense against ...

A complement C4 (also known as a complement component 4, or simply C4) is a test to measure the level of C4 proteins you have in your blood. These proteins play a role in how your immune system ...

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 ...

Your complement system consists of a group of important proteins in your bloodstream. These proteins help your immune system fight off harmful invaders, such as bacteria, and other foreign substances.

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers investigated the complement component 1q (C1q) binding and subsequent complement activation by neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) ...

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 ...