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C3G/IC-MPGN progression: Can new C3 inhibitors stop the path to dialysis?

For years, patients with C3G and IC-MPGN had few options to stop the progression toward kidney failure. Now a new class of FDA-approved C3 inhibitors that targets the root of the complement system can ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

iAMD Progression Linked to Dysregulation of Complement Pathways

Dysregulated complement pathways are linked to progression from iAMD to advanced AMD, including NVAMD and GA. Higher systemic levels of C4, C4b, and a reduction in C3 are associated with increased ...
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What Is C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) and Immune Complex Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN)?

C3G and IC-MPGN both cause protein deposits that reduce kidney function. Overactive proteins in the immune system lead to these different conditions. C3G and IC-MPGN are rare kidney conditions. They ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Type 1 Diabetes Onset Tied to Decreased Complement Protein Levels

These findings suggest complement protein levels may be an important biomarker for type 1 diabetes. Disruption of the complement system appears to precede the onset of islet autoimmunity (IA), making ...