Lectins, which are carbohydrate-binding proteins, are important in innate immunity because they are able to recognize a wide range of pathogens. Two classes of collagenous lectin — mannose-binding ...

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ACHN announced that it has started a phase I study on its first orally administered small molecule complement factor D inhibitor, ACH-4471. The randomized, ...

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 ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn., & AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) and Complement Pharma today announced a partnership to co-develop the preclinical C6 complement inhibitor ...

A complement blood test checks for autoimmune diseases or other issues with your immune system. Your doctor might test you if you have a family history of certain conditions, such as rheumatoid ...

Annexon, Inc. (ANNX) was able to achieve positive results from its phase 3 study for the treatment of patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome [GBS]. Matter of fact, it noted that a lower dose of its ...