Knowledge in immunology has been advanced by recent research. A new paper presents significant new findings about the protein properdin -- an important part of the immune system. It is a positive ...
Phase I Clinical Trial in healthy subjects shows that NM3086 was safe and well tolerated at all doses (0.1 to 20 mg/kg) in six cohorts. Total AP inhibition was achieved through all cohorts and the ...
NM5072 is a potential first-in-class monoclonal antibody that selectively blocks properdin, a protein of the complement alternative pathway. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan ...
Two functions have been assigned to properdin; stabilization of the alternative convertase, C3bBb, is well accepted, whereas the role of properdin as pattern recognition molecule is controversial. The ...