Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and eliminate harmful threats. One of its most powerful defense mechanisms is the complement system-a group of proteins that ...

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways There are two types of complement 3 glomerulopathy: dense deposit ...

Innate immunity constitutes the body’s first line of defence against invading pathogens. This ancient, evolutionarily conserved system is activated within minutes of encountering foreign agents, ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Managing complement 3 glomerulopathy involves several treatment options aimed at ...

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

C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) and immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) are rare and progressive kidney diseases, caused by problems in the immune system. They are two distinct ...

Nasal vaccines represent a promising shift in how we prevent infectious diseases. By building immunity at the body's first line of defence, they could stop infections before they begin, reduce ...