Utility of serum complement factors C3 and C4 as biomarkers during therapeutic management of giant cell arteritis
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DOI: 10.1080/03009742.2022.2047311
Abstract: Objective There is a strong unmet need for biomarkers in giant cell arteritis (GCA), as C-reactive protein (CRP) may be unreliable in patients treated with Tocilizumab (TCZ). We aimed to assess whether C3 and C4… read more here.
Keywords: utility serum; serum complement; giant cell; cell arteritis ... See more keywords
Serum complement factor C5a in IgG4-related disease
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-213705
Abstract: We read with great interest the correspondence by Umehara et al 1 which discussed the difficulties in the diagnosis of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD). They mention that increased IgG4 concentration is not a specific marker for IgG4-RD. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: igg4; related disease; complement factor; disease ... See more keywords
Association of Serum Complement C1q and C3 Level with Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Women
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DOI: 10.2147/jir.s348539
Abstract: Purpose To investigate the association between serum complement components and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Patients and Methods A total of 118 AMD patients and age- and sex-matched 106 control subjects were included. Demographic data and… read more here.
Keywords: related macular; age related; macular degeneration; serum complement ... See more keywords
Associations Between Complement Components and Vitamin D and the Physical Activities of Daily Living Among a Longevous Population in Hainan, China
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01543
Abstract: Background: Vitamin D and complement components shared some common pathophysiological pathways in the musculoskeletal system, circulation, and metabolism, which were linked to physical function. It is hypothesized that serum complement components may interact with vitamin… read more here.
Keywords: activities daily; serum complement; complement components; population ... See more keywords
The association between serum complement C3a and severity in patients with community-acquired pneumonia
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1034233
Abstract: Background A few studies found that the complement system may be involved in the onset and progression of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). However, the role of the complement system in CAP was obscure. The goal of… read more here.
Keywords: complement; serum complement; cap; complement c3a ... See more keywords