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Objective
Complement C3 and other components of the alternative pathway are higher in individuals with obesity. Moreover, C3 has been identified as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This study investigated whether, and how, a weight‐loss intervention reduced plasma C3, activated C3 (C3a), and factor D and explored potential biological effects of such a reduction.
Methods
The study measured...