Increased complement levels in human vitreous aspirates of proliferative diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment eyes

Conclusion: Elevated complement factors, particularly of the alternative pathway, were noted in PDR and RD eyes compared with controls. One potential explanation for this is that the oxidative stress in RD and PDR eyes leads to complement dysregulation and alternative complement upregulation.
Source: RETINA - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research