[Systemic lupus erythematosus and the complement system]

Reumatizam. 2009;56(2):26-8.
[Article in Croatian]

Abstract

The complement system has important protective functions in both, the innate and the adoptive immune systems. Dysregulation of complement system can cause the tissue damage. The complement deficiency predispose to an infection, and also to a development of auto-immune diseases, especially systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The complement play an important role in the pathogenesis of SLE, and besides that the lower levels of complement's compounds are well recognised as marker of SLE activity and also the activity of secondary APS.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / immunology
  • Complement System Proteins / immunology*
  • Complement System Proteins / physiology
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / immunology*

Substances

  • Complement System Proteins