The complement system is a crucial part of innate immune defenses against invading pathogens. The blood-meal of the tick Rhipicephalus pulchellus lasts for days, and the tick must therefore rely on ...
Complement C5a is a known mediator of inflammatory and neuropathic pain. In a new study, patients with NMOSD who were in remission and healthy controls were asked to rate their pain on a visual analog ...