The role of C1 inhibitor and complement as acute phase reactants: are we missing the diagnosis of hereditary angioedema?
Abstract Background C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) and complement 4 (C4) have historically been referred to as positive acute phase reactants, however this has never been evaluated in hereditary angioedema (HAE) patients. Low function of C1-INH and low levels of C4 are important in the diagnosis of HAE type...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-10-01
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Series: | Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-021-00607-5 |