The inflammatory kidney disease membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type II (MPGN2)
is associated with dysregulation of the alternative pathway of complement activation …

Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) type II (dense deposit disease) is an
inflammatory renal disease characterized by electron-dense deposits and complement C3 …

In situ complement activation in porcine membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type II.
Pigs genetically deficient in complement factor H all develop lethal membranoproliferative …

The alternative pathway of complement is activated continuously in vivo through the C3'tick-
over'pathway 1. This pathway is triggered by the hydrolysis of C3, resulting in the formation …

Complement C3 activation is a characteristic finding in membranoproliferative GN (MPGN).
This activation can be caused by immune complex deposition or an acquired or inherited …

Role of the complement membrane attack complex (C5b-9) in mediating experimental
mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis. Previous studies have demonstrated that most …

The complement system is involved in defense against microorganisms, the processing of
immune complexes and apoptotic debris, and the development of an appropriate immune …

Classical complement pathway activation in membranoprolifera-tive glomerulonephritis.
Levels of components of the classical and alternative complement pathways and the activity …

The development of membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) is associated with
uncontrolled activation of the complement alternative pathway. This dysregulation is related …

Complement profiles on 22 hypocomplementemic patients with membranoproliferative
glomerulonephritis (MPGN) type I, on 11 with MPGN II, and on 16 with MPGN III, gave …