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Medicines pegcetacoplanQuestion & answer

pegcetacoplan · Medicine question

How does pegcetacoplan reduce red blood cell destruction?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It blocks C3 and C3b, reducing complement processes that destroy red blood cells both inside and outside blood vessels.

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