The receptor binds to complement component C3a, although there is limited evidence that this receptor also binds C4a in lesser mammals. This has yet to be proven true in humans.[7] C3a receptor modulates immunity,[8] arthritis, diet-induced obesity[9] and cancers.[10]
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