Inhibition of the lectin pathway of complement activation reduces LPS-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome in mice [PDF]
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening disorder with a high rate of mortality. Complement activation in ARDS initiates a robust inflammatory reaction that can cause progressive endothelial injury in the lung.
Youssif M. Ali+11 more
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Complement lectin pathway activation is associated with COVID-19 disease severity, independent of MBL2 genotype subgroups [PDF]
IntroductionWhile complement is a contributor to disease severity in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections, all three complement pathways might be activated by the virus.
Lisa Hurler+174 more
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Dengue and the Lectin Pathway of the Complement System. [PDF]
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease causing significant health and economic burdens globally. The dengue virus (DENV) comprises four serotypes (DENV1-4). Usually, the primary infection is asymptomatic or causes mild dengue fever (DF), while secondary infections with a different serotype increase the risk of severe dengue disease (dengue ...
Kraivong R+4 more
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Plasma Lectin Pathway Complement Proteins in Patients With COVID-19 and Renal Disease [PDF]
We do not understand why non-white ethnicity and chronic kidney disease increase susceptibility to COVID-19. The lectin pathway of complement activation is a key contributor to innate immunity and inflammation.
Nicholas R. Medjeral-Thomas+23 more
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Components of the Lectin Pathway of Complement in Haematologic Malignancies. [PDF]
The complement system is activated cascadically via three distinct major routes: classical pathway (CP), alternative pathway (AP) or lectin pathway (LP). The unique factors associated with the latter are collectins (mannose-binding lectin, collectin-10, collectin-11), ficolins (ficolin-1, ficolin-2, ficolin-3) and proteins of the mannose-binding lectin-
Cedzyński M, Świerzko AS.
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Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in modern medicine. Early reperfusion accomplished by primary percutaneous coronary intervention is pivotal for reducing myocardial damage in ST elevation AMI.
Marten Trendelenburg+2 more
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Development and characterization of narsoplimab, a selective MASP-2 inhibitor, for the treatment of lectin-pathway–mediated disorders [PDF]
IntroductionOveractivation of the lectin pathway of complement plays a pathogenic role in a broad range of immune-mediated and inflammatory disorders; mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease-2 (MASP-2) is the key effector enzyme of the lectin ...
Thomas Dudler+2 more
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The lectin pathway of complement activation is a critical component of the innate immune response to pneumococcal infection. [PDF]
The complement system plays a key role in host defense against pneumococcal infection. Three different pathways, the classical, alternative and lectin pathways, mediate complement activation.
Youssif M Ali+15 more
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Critical role of lectin pathway mediated by MBL-associated serine proteases in complement activation for the pathogenesis in systemic lupus erythematosus [PDF]
In complement activation system, although the classical pathway has shown to play a critical role for the pathogenesis of SLE, the role of lectin pathway has remained unknown in the pathogenesis of SLE.
Yuko Asanuma+6 more
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The Lectin Pathway of Complement and Rheumatic Heart Disease [PDF]
The innate immune system is the first line of host defense against infection and is comprised of humoral and cellular mechanisms that recognize potential pathogens within minutes or hours of entry.
Marcia Holsbach Beltrame+4 more
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