Complement C4 deficiency--a plausible risk factor for non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection in apparently immunocompetent patients. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 BackgroundNon-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous in the environment and they infect mainly persons with underlying pulmonary diseases but also previously healthy elderly women.
Hannele Kotilainen +9 more
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Frontiers in Immunology, 2022 The clinical manifestations of envenomation by Bothrops species are complex and characterized by prominent local effects that can progress to tissue loss, physical disability, or amputation. Systemic signs can also occur, such as hemorrhage, coagulopathy,
Thyago Bispo Leonel +5 more
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Changes in Expression of Complement Components in the Ovine Spleen during Early Pregnancy
Animals, 2021 During early gestation in humans, complement regulation is essential for normal fetal growth. It is supposed that a complement pathway participates in maternal splenic immune regulation at the early stage of gestation in ewes.
Ling Yang +5 more
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The complement system and human autoimmune diseases [PDF]
, 2023 Genetic deficiencies of early components of the classical complement activation pathway (especially C1q, r, s, and C4) are the strongest monogenic causal factors for the prototypic autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but their ...
Ardoin, Stacy P +8 more
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A serine protease isolated from the bristles of the Amazonic caterpillar, Premolis semirufa, is a potent complement system activator. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 The caterpillar of the moth Premolis semirufa, commonly named pararama, is found in the Brazilian Amazon region. Accidental contact with the caterpillar bristles causes an intense itching sensation, followed by symptoms of an acute inflammation, which ...
Isadora Maria Villas Boas +5 more
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Genetically predicted complement component 4A expression: effects on memory function and middle temporal lobe activation [PDF]
, 2018 Background The longstanding association between the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) locus and schizophrenia (SZ) risk has recently been accounted for, partially, by structural variation at the complement component 4 (C4) gene.
A. Corvin +13 more
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Plasma protein biomarkers of hepatocellular carcinoma in HCV-infected alcoholic patients with cirrhosis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common and lethal cancers in the world, with limited options for treatment unless timely diagnosed. Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and persistent heavy alcohol consumption are independent risk ...
Gustavo Ferrín +11 more
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The interaction between circulating complement proteins and cutaneous microvascular endothelial cells in the development of childhood Henoch-Schönlein Purpura. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 In addition to IgA, the deposition of complement (C)3 in dermal vessels is commonly found in Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP). The aim of this study is to elucidate the role of circulating complement proteins in the pathogenesis of childhood HSP.Plasma ...
Yao-Hsu Yang +5 more
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Multi-lectin Affinity Chromatography and Quantitative Proteomic Analysis Reveal Differential Glycoform Levels between Prostate Cancer and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Sera. [PDF]
, 2018 Currently prostate-specific antigen is used for prostate cancer (PCa) screening, however it lacks the necessary specificity for differentiating PCa from other diseases of the prostate such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), presenting a clinical need
Adusumilli, Ravali +6 more
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The association of complement with common connective tissue diseases - a review [PDF]
, 2008 Neðst á síðunni er hægt að nálgast greinina í heild sinni með því að smella á hlekkinn View/OpenA strong association has been found between complement and common connective tissue diseases, such as systemic lupus erythema and Henoch Schoenlein Purpura ...
Guðmundur Jóhann Arason
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