Lectins, which are carbohydrate-binding proteins, are important in innate immunity because they are able to recognize a wide range of pathogens. Two classes of collagenous lectin — mannose-binding ...

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ACHN announced that it has started a phase I study on its first orally administered small molecule complement factor D inhibitor, ACH-4471. The randomized, ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn., & AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) and Complement Pharma today announced a partnership to co-develop the preclinical C6 complement inhibitor ...

Annexon, Inc. primary endpoint met with statistical significance in phase 3 Bangladesh and Philippines study, using ANX005 for the treatment of patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Results from RWS ...

A complement blood test checks for autoimmune diseases or other issues with your immune system. Your doctor might test you if you have a family history of certain conditions, such as rheumatoid ...