In recent years growing attention has been directed towards the molecular mechanisms that are shared by the nervous and immune systems. In a new paper, Stevens et al. reveal an unexpected role for ...

The complement system is a critical modulator of immune responses that triages microbial and other threats through pattern recognition, tailored effector functions, and intensive crosstalk with other ...

It was called ‘complement’ because it aided the antibacterial activity of antibodies. However, it is now known that the complement system can be activated early in an infection without the presence of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A protein known as granzyme K was recently shown to be a driver of inflammation by activating the complement ...

Most people are familiar with the immune system and its role in protecting against diseases and infection. But what about the complement system? The complement system is a foundational part of the ...