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World J Nephrol. May 6, 2015; 4(2): 169-184
Published online May 6, 2015. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v4.i2.169
Published online May 6, 2015. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v4.i2.169
Figure 4 Significance of inhibiting the C5-C5a receptor axis.
C5 convertases formed during activation of complement cascade cleave C5 into its active products. Inhibition is feasible pharmacologically or with neutralizing antibodies. MAC: Membrane attack complex; STAT3: Signal transducers and activators of transcription 3.
- Citation: Salvadori M, Rosso G, Bertoni E. Complement involvement in kidney diseases: From physiopathology to therapeutical targeting. World J Nephrol 2015; 4(2): 169-184
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v4/i2/169.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v4.i2.169