In this analysis of patients with myeloperoxidase-ANCA-positive AAV, all urinary complement C3 fragment levels were elevated significantly compared with healthy controls (P <.01 for all).

Leveraging human organoid-based mechanistic investigation, researchers reveal how an immunosuppressive drug, antithymocyte ...

In a human organoid-based mechanistic investigation, researchers revealed how an immunosuppressive drug, antithymocyte ...

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare kidney disorder—in many cases, the exact cause is unknown.Possible C3G causes include genetic mutations, ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare type of kidney disease. There are two types: C3 glomerulonephritis (C3GN) and dense deposit disease (DDD).C3GN is ...

TUPELO — Buying a variety of vitamins and supplements to make your immune system stronger could be a waste of money. A far cheaper and healthier way to boost the immune system is through changes in ...

COVID-19-associated thrombotic microangiopathy has emerged as a severe complication that exacerbates morbidity and mortality in critical cases. Thrombotic microangiopathy, characterized by ...

In 2019 I wrote about research suggesting anti-inflammatory medications might help some people with major depression. At the time, the idea that depression could have roots in the immune system felt ...

Novo Nordisk is paying $240 million for global rights to a Phase 3-ready drug from Omeros that could rival immune disorder medications currently available from companies such as AstraZeneca, Novartis, ...

A new study offers hope for brain cancer patients facing memory loss from radiotherapy. By blocking a single immune receptor, scientists preserved cognition in mice without dulling the cancer-killing ...

A research team at the Medical University of South Carolina reports in Cells that the complement system, part of the body's natural immune defenses, is a key driver of inflammatory responses that ...