Last year, four independent research groups reported a linkage between polymorphisms in the complement factor H (CFH) gene to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness ...

Some of the greatest advancements in modern medicine started with a scientist taking a risk to boldly pursue new areas of research. For scientists at Alexion — a leading biotech company dedicated to ...

In addition, the company is developing several mid-to-late-stage therapies, including a second complement inhibitor, a copper-binding agent for Wilson disease and an anti-neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) ...

Most people are familiar with the immune system and its role in protecting against diseases and infection. But what about the complement system? The complement system is a foundational part of the ...