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 factor H: a novel innate immune checkpoint in cancer immunotherapy

R Saxena, EB Gottlin, MJ Campa… - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The elimination of cancer cells critically depends on the immune system. However, cancers
have evolved a variety of defense mechanisms to evade immune monitoring, leading to …

Complement factor H targeting antibody GT103 in refractory non-small cell lung cancer: a phase 1b dose escalation trial

JM Clarke, GR Simon, H Mamdani, L Gu… - Nature …, 2025 - nature.com
GT103 is a first-in-class, fully human, IgG3 monoclonal antibody targeting complement factor
H that kills tumor cells and promotes anti-cancer immunity in preclinical models. We …

Promotion of an antitumor immune program by a tumor-specific, complement-activating antibody

R Saxena, RT Bushey, MJ Campa… - The Journal of …, 2024 - journals.aai.org
Tumor-targeting Abs can be used to initiate an antitumor immune program, which appears
essential to achieve a long-term durable clinical response to cancer. We previously …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing complement activation by therapeutic anti-tumor antibodies: Mechanisms, strategies, and engineering approaches

V Ovcinnikovs, K Dijkman, GG Zom, FJ Beurskens… - Seminars in …, 2025 - Elsevier
The complement system plays an integral role in both innate and adaptive immune
responses. Beyond its protective function against infections, complement is also known to …

[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 …

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 …

Complement factor H in molecular regulation of angiogenesis

J Li, K Wang, MN Starodubtseva, E Nadyrov… - Medical …, 2024 - degruyter.com
Angiogenesis, the process of formation of new capillaries from existing blood vessels, is
required for multiple physiological and pathological processes. Complement factor H (CFH) …

[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 …

Promotion of an Antitumor Immune Program by a Tumor Specific Complement Activating Autoantibody

R Saxena, RT Bushey, MJ Campa, EB Gottlin, J Guo… - 2023 - researchsquare.com
Tumor targeting antibodies can be used to initiate an antitumor immune program, which
appears essential to achieve a long-term durable clinical response to cancer. We previously …