Mucosally sourced complement factor B modulates the host response to colitis
Aayusha Thapa, Aasritha Nallapu, Nnenna Muogboh, Swathi Nedunchezian, Khushi B Talati, Brian Yang, Jungheun Hyun, John Michael S Sanchez, Christopher S. Seet, Hon Wai Koon, Zhaoping Li, Matthew A. Ciorba, Kathrin S. Michelsen, Hrishikesh S. Kulkarni, Devesha Hrishikesh Kulkarni
This study shows that locally produced complement factor B in the gut reduces colitis, highlighting its role in mucosal immunity.
bioRxiv · Jan 1, 2026 · PreprintImmunology