Complement Inactivator Proteins
- Name
- Complement Inactivator Proteins
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002770
- Description
Serum proteins that negatively regulate the cascade process of COMPLEMENT ACTIVATION. Uncontrolled complement activation and resulting cell lysis is potentially dangerous for the host. The complement system is tightly regulated by inactivators that accelerate the decay of intermediates and certain cell surface receptors.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Human C1-esterase inhibitor A C1 inhibitor used to prevent angioedema attacks associated with hereditary angioedema. Ravulizumab A monoclonal antibody used to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, and myasthenia gravis. Pegcetacoplan A complement inhibitor indicated in the treatment of adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. Conestat alfa A recombinant C1INH used for the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) due to C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency in adults. Avacincaptad pegol An RNA aptamer inhibiting the complement C5 indicated for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. - Drugs & Drug Targets