In recent years, research on the complement system has achieved significant breakthroughs, particularly concerning the central protein C1q.
Recognized as a vital initiator of the classical complement pathway, C1q also plays diverse roles in autoimmunity, inflammation, the progression of infectious diseases, and the development of therapeutic antibodies.
“C1q is more than just a complement protein—it’s a gatekeeper of immune tolerance.”— Dr. Leendert Trouw