Acute coronary syndrome is an inflammatory disease, during which the complement
cascade is activated. We assessed the complement C3 and C4 concentration ratio (C3/C4 …

The complement system is part of the host defence response. However, considerable
evidence suggests that complement plays an important role in the pathophysiology of …

The aim of this study was to determine whether complement C3 is an indicator of coronary
artery disease (CAD). We measured plasma C3 and CRP levels in 278 patients undergoing …

Background Complement factor C3 and C4 have been associated with atherosclerosis and
cardiovascular risk factors. This study explored whether plasma levels of C3 and C4 are risk …

Background Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a potentially fatal condition, being a major
cause of death worldwide. Ischemia suffered during AMI causes tissue damage, leading to …

Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease. The complement system plays an important role
in the atherosclerotic process. However, lesser data is available on the possible role of C3 …

In the present study, we examined (i) whether C3 (complement C3) was an independent
marker of prevalent CHD (coronary heart disease), and (ii) which preferential associations …

The complement system has been implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. In
addition, complement activation and complement-mediated brain injury have been found in …

Background and objectives The complement system plays an important role in the
development of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Complement C1q is an important initial …

Objective Serum C3, a complement component produced by macrophages, the liver and the
adipose tissue, is associated with the risk of myocardial infarction in men. This study was …