Complement System

The complement system is a sophisticated part of the immune system that enhances the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells, promotes inflammation, and attacks the pathogen's cell membrane. This system is named for its capacity to "complement" the killing of pathogens by antibodies.

Comprising over 30 small proteins produced by the liver, the complement system circulates in the blood serum and within tissues throughout the body. These proteins are normally inactive but become sequentially activated in response to a pathogen. Activation can occur via three pathways: the classical pathway, which is triggered by antibodies bound to a pathogen; the lectin pathway, which is activated by mannose-binding lectin attaching to the pathogen surface; and the alternative pathway, which can be initiated directly by pathogen surfaces.

Each pathway leads to the cleavage of the protein C3, generating C3a and C3b fragments. C3b binds to the pathogen surface and can lead to direct opsonization—tagging the pathogen for destruction by phagocytes. C3a, along with other small fragments released during complement activation, acts as a chemoattractant to recruit immune cells to the site of infection and promote inflammation.

The final common step of the complement activation pathways is the assembly of the membrane attack complex (MAC). This complex forms a pore in the membrane of the target cell, leading to cell lysis and death. The MAC is particularly effective against gram-negative bacteria.

Regulation of the complement system is crucial, as overactivation can damage host cells. Regulators are present in blood plasma and on cell surfaces, ensuring the system is directed only at pathogens or damaged cells.

The complement system plays a crucial role not only in innate immunity but also as a bridge to adaptive immunity. It assists in clearing immune complexes and apoptotic cells, and in enhancing the humoral response and immune memory.

Understanding and manipulating the complement system has therapeutic potential for numerous diseases, including those that involve excessive or inappropriate activation of the complement pathways.

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  • PMX-205
    Cat. No.
    A16946

    PMX-205

    PMX-205 is a cyclic hexapeptide that acts as a potent antagonist of C5a receptor (C5aR; IC50 = 31 nM).

    1 mg
    $70.00
    2 mg
    $120.00
    All 7 sizes
  • Iptacopan
    Cat. No.
    A18905

    Iptacopan (LNP023)

    Synonyms: LNP 023

    LNP023 is a highly potent factor B (FB) inhibitor with an IC50 value of 10 nM. LNP023 shows direct, reversible, and high-affinity binding to human FB (KD=7.9 nM).

    1 mg
    $125.00
    5 mg
    $150.00
    All 8 sizes
  • Leukadherin 1
    Cat. No.
    A13968

    Leukadherin 1

    Leukadherin 1 is an allosteric activator of CD11b/CD18. Increases CD11b/CD18-dependent cell adhesion to fibrinogen (EC50 = 4 μM).

    5 mg
    $30.00
    10 mg
    $55.00
    All 7 sizes
  • FD-IN-1
    Cat. No.
    A18512

    FD-IN-1

    FD-IN-1 (Compound 12) is a factor D (FD) inhibitor with an IC50 of 12 nM.

    1 mg
    $315.00
    5 mg
    $325.00
    All 7 sizes
  • Danicopan
    Cat. No.
    A18609

    Danicopan

    Synonyms: ACH-4471

    Danicopan (ACH-4471), a selective and orally active small-molecule factor D inhibitor, shows high binding affinity to human Factor D with Kd value of 0.54 nM.

    1 mg
    $90.00
    2 mg
    $130.00
    All 8 sizes
  • Complement factor D-IN-1
    Cat. No.
    A20253

    Complement factor D-IN-1

    Complement factor D-IN-1 is a potent and selective small-molecule reversible factor d inhibitor, with IC50s of 0.006 and 0.05 μM in FD Thioesterolytic Fluorescent Assay and a MAC Deposition Assay, respectively.

    5 mg
    $370.00
    10 mg
    $625.00
    All 6 sizes
  • Compstatin
    Cat. No.
    A22732

    Compstatin

    Compstatin, a 13-residue cyclic peptide, is a potent inhibitor of the complement system C3 with species specificity. Compstatin binds to baboon C3 and is resistant to proteolytic cleavage in baboon blood (similar to humans). Compstatin inhibits only the activation of primates' complement system. Compstatin exhibits IC50 values of 63 μM and 12 μM for classical and alterative complement pathway, respectively.

    0.5 mg
    $50.00
    1 mg
    $65.00
    All 7 sizes
  • AMY-101 TFA
    Cat. No.
    A22779

    AMY-101 TFA

    Synonyms: Cp40 TFA

    AMY-101 TFA (Cp40 TFA), a peptidic inhibitor of the central complement component C3 (KD = 0.5 nM), inhibits naturally occurring periodontitis in non-human primates (NHPs). AMY-101 (Cp40) exhibits a favorable anti-inflammatory activity in models with COVID-19 severe pneumonia with systemic hyper inflammation.

    1 mg
    $90.00
    2 mg
    $160.00
    All 4 sizes
  • POT-4
    Cat. No.
    A22799

    POT-4 (AL-78898A)

    Synonyms: AL-78898A

    POT-4 (AL-78898A), a Compstatin derivative, is a potent inhibitor of complement factor C3 activation. POT-4 can be used for age-related macular degeneration research

    5 mg
    $385.00
    10 mg
    $575.00
    All 5 sizes
  • JR14a
    Cat. No.
    A24350

    JR14a

    JR14a is a potent thiophene-based antagonist of the human complement C3a receptor (C3aR). It exhibits high selectivity for C3aR over the C5a receptor and effectively suppresses C3aR-mediated inflammatory responses. JR14a is a valuable tool for studying the role of C3aR in immune regulation and inflammation-related diseases.

    5 mg
    $198.00
    10 mg
    $341.00
    All 4 sizes
  • CP-289,503
    Cat. No.
    A24462

    CP-289,503

    CP-289,503 is an inhibitor of the complement C5a receptor, with an IC₅₀ of 1 μM. The C5a receptor mediates pro-inflammatory signaling by binding to C5a, a complement activation product that stimulates leukocyte and phagocyte activation, upregulates integrins, and induces degranulation of inflammatory cells, contributing to endothelial damage. By blocking C5a signaling, CP-289,503 may be useful in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases.

    1 mg
    $135.00
    5 mg
    $405.00
    All 4 sizes
  • Lanoracopan
    Cat. No.
    A24463

    Lanoracopan

    Lanoracopan is a potent inhibitor of complement factor B, with an IC₅₀ of 1.2 μM. It is suitable for research in inflammation- and immunity-related diseases.

    1 mg
    $180.00
    5 mg
    $540.00
    All 4 sizes
  • L-156602
    Cat. No.
    A24465

    L-156602

    Synonyms: Antibiotic L 156602; PD 124966

    L-156602 is a C5a receptor antagonist that inhibits inflammation and blocks the migration of monocytes and neutrophils to sites of infiltration in mouse inflammatory models. It also suppresses the efferent phase of delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH).

    1 mg
    $720.00
    5 mg
    $2,160.00
    All 4 sizes
  • PIC1 PA
    Cat. No.
    A24467

    PIC1 PA

    PIC1 PA is a 15-amino-acid peptide and a potent analog of PIC1 that inhibits classical pathway–mediated complement activation. It functions by disrupting the interaction between C1s-C1r-C1r-C1s/MASPs and the collagen-like region (CLR) of C1q or MBL. PIC1 PA specifically binds to the CLR of C1q, with a mean equilibrium dissociation constant (K\_D) of 33.3 nM for purified C1q.

    1 mg
    $54.00
    5 mg
    $162.00
    All 4 sizes
  • CP-447697
    Cat. No.
    A24469

    CP-447697

    CP-447697 is a lipophilic C5a receptor antagonist with an IC₅₀ value of 31 nM. It is suitable for research related to inflammation and complement system modulation.

    5 mg
    $72.00
    10 mg
    $124.00
    All 4 sizes
  • Zoracopan
    Cat. No.
    A24470

    Zoracopan

    Zoracopan is a selective inhibitor of complement factor D (CFD). Upon systemic administration (oral or intravenous), it preferentially accumulates in ocular tissues and is released in a sustained manner, primarily targeting the choroid–retinal pigment epithelium (C-RPE) and/or iridociliary body (I-CB).

    1 mg
    $270.00
    5 mg
    $810.00
    All 4 sizes
  • Pelecopan
    Cat. No.
    A24473

    Pelecopan (BCX9930)

    Synonyms: BCX9930

    Pelecopan (BCX9930) is a potent, selective, and orally active inhibitor of complement factor D, with an IC₅₀ value of 14.3 nM. It targets factor D to prevent both intravascular and extravascular hemolysis in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and is also applicable to other diseases mediated by the alternative complement pathway.

    5 mg
    $315.00
    10 mg
    $543.00
    All 4 sizes
  • W-54011
    Cat. No.
    A24479

    W-54011

    W-54011 is a potent, orally active, non-peptide antagonist of the C5a receptor. It inhibits the binding of \[¹²⁵I]-labeled C5a to human neutrophils with a Kᵢ of 2.2 nM. W-54011 also suppresses C5a-induced intracellular Ca²⁺ mobilization, chemotaxis, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in human neutrophils, with IC₅₀ values of 3.1 nM, 2.7 nM, and 1.6 nM, respectively.

    1 mg
    $45.00
    5 mg
    $135.00
    All 4 sizes
  • Vemircopan
    Cat. No.
    A24480

    Vemircopan (ALXN2050)

    Synonyms: ACH 0145228; ACH-5228; ALXN2050

    Vemircopan (ALXN2050) is an orally active inhibitor of complement factor D (FD). It is being investigated for the treatment of complement-mediated diseases, including myasthenia gravis, lupus nephritis, IgA nephropathy, and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).

    1 mg
    $270.00
    5 mg
    $810.00
    All 4 sizes
  • Perforin-IN-2
    Cat. No.
    A24482

    Perforin-IN-2

    Perforin-IN-2 (Compound 1) is a perforin inhibitor that blocks perforin-mediated cell lysis. It has potential to reduce graft rejection in the context of allogeneic bone marrow or stem cell transplantation.

    5 mg
    $180.00
    10 mg
    $310.00
    All 4 sizes
  • EG01377 dihydrochloride
    Cat. No.
    A24483

    EG01377 dihydrochloride

    EG01377 dihydrochloride is a potent, bioavailable, and selective inhibitor of neuropilin-1 (NRP1), with a Kd of 1.32 μM and IC₅₀ values of 609 nM for both NRP1-a1 and NRP1-b1 domains. It exhibits antiangiogenic, antimigratory, and antitumor activities.

    1 mg
    $108.00
    5 mg
    $324.00
    All 4 sizes
  • JPE-1375
    Cat. No.
    A24484

    JPE-1375

    JPE-1375 is a complement C5a receptor 1 (C5aR1) antagonist that effectively inhibits polymorphonuclear leukocyte mobilization with an EC₅₀ of 6.9 µM and reduces TNF levels with an EC₅₀ of 4.5 µM in mice. It is suitable for research in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

    5 mg
    $108.00
    10 mg
    $186.00
    All 4 sizes

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