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C-Reactive Protein As a Mediator of Complement Activation and Inflammatory
Signaling in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Chirco KR
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Front Immunol
2018[]; 9
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease
affecting millions worldwide. Complement activation, inflammation, and the loss
of choroidal endothelial cells have been established as key factors in both
normal aging and AMD; however, the exact mechanisms for these events have yet to
be fully uncovered. Herein, we provide evidence that the prototypic acute phase
reactant, C-reactive protein (CRP), contributes to AMD pathogenesis. We discuss
serum CRP levels as a risk factor for disease, immunolocalization of distinct
forms of CRP in the at-risk and diseased retina, and direct effects of CRP on
ocular tissue. Furthermore, we discuss the complement system as it relates to AMD
pathophysiology, provide a model for the role of CRP in this disease, and outline
current therapies being developed and tested to treat AMD patients.