Complement activation contributes to platelet destruction in immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). However, there has been very little data describing serum complement levels in ITP patients, and no data ...

July 31, 2007 (New York, NY)-Serum levels of complement factors C3 and C4 were predictors of stroke risk over two years in a cohort of men referred for coronary angiography, with C4 emerging as ...

A complement C4 (also known as a complement component 4, or simply C4) is a test to measure the level of C4 proteins you have in your blood. These proteins play a role in how your immune system ...

Your complement system consists of a group of important proteins in your bloodstream. These proteins help your immune system fight off harmful invaders, such as bacteria, and other foreign substances.

In view of the importance of complement system in the initiation, regulation and end effects of immune responses and understanding of immune system as one of the targets for the toxic effects of ...