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ReviewInflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]2025

The complement system in autoimmune diseases: pathogenesis, diagnostic markers, and therapeutic strategies.

Yanan Gao, Liangyu Mi, Ke Xu

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Review in Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.], 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Yanan Gao *Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China.
Liangyu Mi *Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China.
Ke XuThird Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China. xukesxbqeh@hotmail.com.

Funding

Four "batches" innovation project of invigorating medical through science and technology of Shanxi province 2023XM002Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province 202303021211218Key Research and Development (R&D) Projects of Shanxi Province 201803D31136National Natural Science Foundation of China 81871292Shanxi Province Postgraduate Practice Innovation Project 2023SJ135
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveAutoimmune diseases (AIDs) are a spectrum of chronic conditions characterized by abnormal immune responses directed against the body's own tissues. Current therapeutic strategies still rely on broad-spectrum immunosuppression, which often produces severe adverse effects and is ineffective in targeting comorbidities. The complement system, a key component of innate immunity, has been increasingly recognized for its role in the pathogenesis and progression of AIDs. This review aims to assess the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of targeting the complement system in AIDs.

methodsA comprehensive literature review was conducted using the PubMed, Medscape, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases. The analysis included both original research and review articles, as well as data from ongoing and completed clinical trials focused on complement-targeted therapies.

resultsComplement activation contributes to inflammation, tissue injury, and amplification of adaptive immunity in AIDs. Current and emerging complement-targeted therapies, including monoclonal antibodies and small-molecule inhibitors has shown promising preliminary outcomes in reducing disease activity with fewer adverse effects.

conclusionTargeting the complement system represents a promising and more precise strategy for the treatment of AIDs. Ongoing clinical evaluation is essential to establish its long-term safety and efficacy, with the potential to significantly advance future therapeutic approaches.

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Autoimmune DiseasesComplement System ProteinsAnimalsBiomarkersComplement ActivationHumansBiomarkersComplement System ProteinsAutoimmune diseasesComplementComplement inhibitorDiagnosticsTherapy

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