The complement system as a target in cancer immunotherapy

NS Merle, LT Roumenina - European Journal of Immunology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Malignant cells are part of a complex network within the tumor microenvironment, where
their interaction with host cells and soluble mediators, including complement components, is …

Complement regulation in tumor immune evasion

G Liu, X He, G Zhao, Z Lu - Seminars in Immunology, 2024 - Elsevier
The complement system plays crucial roles in both innate and adaptive immune responses,
facilitating the elimination of pathogens such as microorganisms and damaged cells …

[HTML][HTML] The complement system in clinical oncology: Applications, limitations and challenges

D Ajona, MS Cragg, R Pio - Seminars in Immunology, 2025 - Elsevier
The complement system, a key component of innate immunity, is involved in seemingly
contradictory aspects of tumor progression and cancer therapy. It can act as an immune …

Beyond the Norm: The emerging interplay of complement system and extracellular matrix in the tumor microenvironment

A Balduit, C Agostinis, R Bulla - Seminars in Immunology, 2025 - Elsevier
Ground-breaking awareness has been reached about the intricate and dynamic connection
between developing tumors and the host immune system. Being a powerful arm of innate …

Complement regulators as novel targets for anti-cancer therapy: A comprehensive review

R Saxena, EB Gottlin, MJ Campa, YW He… - Seminars in …, 2025 - Elsevier
Cancer remains a formidable global health challenge requiring the continued exploration of
innovative therapeutic approaches. While traditional treatment strategies including surgery …

Shedding light on the role of complement C4 activation in cancer

D Cheung, MA Hassan, T Huynh, X Feng, H Wang - Human Immunology, 2025 - Elsevier
Complement C4 is a key component in the activation of classical and lectin complement
pathways, which are observed in both animal tumor models and cancer patients. While its …

[HTML][HTML] Anti-factor H autoantibodies in patients with lupus nephritis

G Mihaylova, V Vasilev, M Kosturkova, M Petkova… - Medicina clínica, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction Lupus nephritis (LN) is a disease marked by autoantibodies against
complement components. Autoantibodies against negative complement regulator factor H …

Prognostic significance of serum complement activation, neutrophil extracellular traps and extracellular DNA in newly diagnosed epithelial ovarian cancer

J Ricciuti, Q Liu, ANMNH Khan, JM Joseph… - Gynecologic …, 2025 - Elsevier
Purpose We observed that the tumor microenvironment (TME) in metastatic epithelial
ovarian cancer (EOC) and in other solid tumors can reprogram normal neutrophils to acquire …

[PDF][PDF] Mechanisms of Complement Subversion in Infection & Cancer

MR Artero - 2024 - helda.helsinki.fi
The complement system is an immune surveillance system activated by recognizing
structures lacking complement regulators. It is also triggered by pathogen associated …