Dysregulated complement pathways are linked to progression from iAMD to advanced AMD, including NVAMD and GA. Higher systemic levels of C4, C4b, and a reduction in C3 are associated with increased ...
However, when overactive, it can contribute to the retinal damage seen in AMD. The researchers found that patients showing signs of complement system overactivation had hazard ratios ranging from 6.8 ...
Dysfunction of the complement system plays an important role in the pathogenesis of renal diseases. Complement inhibitors, such as C5 inhibitors, have shown efficacy in clinical trials, but may no be ...