The complement C3-complement factor D-C3a receptor signalling axis regulates cardiac remodelling in right ventricular failure

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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Failure of the right ventricle plays a critical role in any type of heart failure. However, the mechanism remains unclear, and there is no specific therapy. Here, we show that the right ventricle predominantly expresses alternative complement pathway-related genes, including <jats:italic>Cfd</jats:italic> and <jats:italic>C3aR1</jats:italic>. Complement 3 (<jats:italic>C3</jats:italic>)-knockout attenuates right ventricular dysfunction and fibrosis in a mouse model of right ventricular failure. C3a is produced from C3 by the C3 convertase complex, which includes the essential component complement factor D (Cfd). <jats:italic>Cfd</jats:italic>-knockout mice also show attenuation of right ventricular failure. Moreover, the plasma concentration of CFD correlates with the severity of right ventricular failure in patients with chronic right ventricular failure. A C3a receptor (C3aR) antagonist dramatically improves right ventricular dysfunction in mice. In summary, we demonstrate the crucial role of the C3-Cfd-C3aR axis in right ventricular failure and highlight potential therapeutic targets for right ventricular failure.</jats:p>

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