Combinatorial functions of two chimeric antibodies directed to human CD4 and one directed to the a-chain of the human interleukin-2 receptor [PDF]
, 1992 The general feasibility of chimerization of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) has already been shown for a large number of them. In order to evaluate in vitro parameters relevant to immunosuppressive therapy, we have chimerized and synthesized two anti-CD4 ...
Flieger, Dimitri +10 more
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Acidosis activates complement system in vitro
Mediators of Inflammation, 1998 We investigated the in vitro effect of different form s of acidosis (pH 7.0) on the formation of anaphylatoxins C3a and C5a. Metabolic acidosis due to addition of hydrochloric acid (10 μ mol/ml blood) or lactic acid (5.5 μ mol/ml) to heparin blood (N=12)
Michael Emeis +5 more
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Sublytic Terminal Complement Components Induce Eryptosis in Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia Related to IgM Autoantibodies [PDF]
, 2019 BACKGROUND/AIMS: Eryptosis, the suicidal death of red blood cells (RBCs), is characterized by phosphatidylserine (PS) exposure at the cell surface. It can be catalysed by a variety of abnormal conditions and diseases.
Balola, Abdelwahab Hassan Ahmed +3 more
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Using animal models to determine the significance of complement activation in Alzheimer's disease
Journal of Neuroinflammation, 2004 Complement inflammation is a major inflammatory mechanism whose function is to promote the removal of microorganisms and the processing of immune complexes.
Loeffler David A
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Essential Role of Complement in Pregnancy: From Implantation to Parturition and Beyond
Frontiers in Immunology, 2020 The complement cascade was identified over 100 years ago, yet investigation of its role in pregnancy remains an area of intense research. Complement inhibitors at the maternal-fetal interface prevent inappropriate complement activation to protect the ...
Guillermina Girardi +3 more
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Profiling Complement System Components in Primary CNS Vasculitis
Cells, 2021 Complement activation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of many vasculitic syndromes such as anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides.
Milani Deb-Chatterji +6 more
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Beyond Binding: The Outcomes of Antibody-Dependent Complement Activation in Human Malaria
Frontiers in Immunology, 2021 Antibody immunity against malaria is effective but non-sterile. In addition to antibody-mediated inhibition, neutralisation or opsonisation of malaria parasites, antibody-mediated complement activation is also important in defense against infection ...
Dilini Rathnayake +2 more
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Clinical relevance of glomerular IgM deposition in patients with lupus nephritis
BMC Immunology, 2021 Background The aim of the study was to investigate the clinical relevance of IgM deposition in patients with lupus nephritis (LN) in a large cohort. Results 217 patients with renal biopsy-proven active LN were enrolled.
Fengmei Wang +6 more
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Association of immune response with efficacy and safety outcomes in adults with phenylketonuria administered pegvaliase in phase 3 clinical trials [PDF]
, 2018 Background: This study assessed the immunogenicity of pegvaliase (recombinant Anabaena variabilis phenylalanine [Phe] ammonia lyase [PAL] conjugated with polyethylene glycol [PEG]) treatment in adults with phenylketonuria (PKU) and its impact on safety ...
Atkinson, John P +14 more
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Complement Proteins as Soluble Pattern Recognition Receptors for Pathogenic Viruses
Viruses, 2021 The complement system represents a crucial part of innate immunity. It contains a diverse range of soluble activators, membrane-bound receptors, and regulators.
Valarmathy Murugaiah +5 more
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