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  • Immunology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • The complement system is a vital part of innate and adaptive immunity.
  • It comprises multiple components and three activation pathways: classical, lectin, and alternative.
  • Emerging evidence suggests the complement system's involvement in the aging process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current research on the complement system's role in aging.
  • To explore its impact on age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, AMD, and osteoarthritis.
  • To highlight the need for a balanced approach in complement-targeted therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on complement system function.
  • Analysis of research linking complement to aging hallmarks (inflammation, metabolism, apoptosis, mitochondrial function, Wnt signaling).
  • Examination of complement's role in specific age-related diseases.

Main Results:

  • The complement system influences key aging processes.
  • It is significantly implicated in the pathogenesis of major age-related diseases.
  • Current understanding of complement's precise role in aging and disease remains incomplete.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of the complement system's interaction with aging is essential.
  • Targeting complement pathways may offer therapeutic strategies for aging and related diseases.
  • Therapeutic interventions should focus on balancing complement activity rather than inhibiting single components.