Synthetic analogues of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) have been reported as potent complement system activators. This study investigated the impact of endogenous mtDNA on complement activation. mtDNA and ...
The complement system, a key component of innate immunity, exerts profound influence on the initiation, progression and destabilisation of atherosclerotic plaques. Activation may proceed via the ...
Among people with sickle cell disease—an inherited blood disorder—acute chest syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of death. The condition is the result of red blood cells becoming stiff, sticky, and ...