Factor H-related protein 1 (FHR-1): A complement regulatory protein and guardian of necrotic type surfaces.
Published in British journal of pharmacology
Factor H-related protein 1 (FHR-1) is a member of the factor H protein family, which is involved in regulating innate immune complement reactions. Genetic modification of the encoding gene, CFHR1 on human chromosome 1, is involved in diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, C3-glomerulopathy, and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, indica...