Complement Factor H (CFH) is a pivotal regulator of the complement system, integral to maintaining immune homeostasis and protecting host tissues from undue complement‐mediated damage. By inhibiting ...

Ocular infections and related inflammatory disorders are important causes of visual morbidity worldwide and may arise from viral, bacterial, fungal, and ...

RGC-32, or Response Gene to Complement 32, plays a pivotal role in mediating cellular responses following complement activation. Acting as a regulator of the cell cycle, RGC-32 is implicated in ...

Calorie restriction lowers C3, an immune protein tied to aging and inflammation, improving health without requiring weight ...

A team has identified a previously unknown phase of the immune response. The results challenge long-standing assumptions about the process called 'T-cell priming'. These new insights have significant ...

The immune cell repertoire is composed of many different cell types that are orchestrated in response to infection and other pathogens that enter the body. As a result, the body can defend itself ...

Harvard Medical School scientists have identified a key protein in the human immune system that drives inflammatory and autoimmune conditions when it turns against the body. The protein, Granzyme K, ...

Diets and healthy eating habits hold promise for preventing and treating diseases, but far less is known about acute effects ...

Traditional explanations of acupuncture often emphasize direct acupoint-organ relationships, focusing on local stimulation or ...