The complement system is the human's first line of defense against microbial pathogens
because of its important housekeeping and infection/inflammation roles. It is composed of a …

Objectives Complement deficiencies are difficult to diagnose because of the variability of
symptoms and the complexity of the diagnostic process. Here, we applied a novel …

Simple Summary Humic acids are one of the main components of the natural organic matter
in surface waters that give them brown color. These compounds are known to have positive …

The complement system is an essential part of our innate immune system. Three enzymatic
activation pathways are described, all converging into a common terminal pathway which …

The complement system plays a major role in threat recognition and in orchestrating
responses to microbial intruders and accumulating debris. This immune surveillance is …

Inherited glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) deficiencies are a group of clinically and
genetically heterogeneous conditions belonging to the congenital disorders of glycosylation …

A novel acidic heteropolysaccharide (LCP-90-1) was isolated and purified from a traditional
“heat-clearing” Chinese medicine, Lysimachia christinae Hance. LCP-90-1 (Mw, 20.65 kDa) …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of complement deficiency. Outline the appropriate evaluation
of complement deficiency. Review the management options available for complement …

Panax ginseng CA Mey (ginseng) is a classic medicinal plant which is well known for
enhancing immune capacity. Polysaccharides are one of the main active components of …

Abstract Objectives Complete C6 deficiency (C6Q0) is a rare primary immunodeficiency
leading to increased susceptibility to recurrent Neisseria infections. Patients with C6Q0 have …