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[Activation of complement by hemodialysis membrane].

Abstract
Incubation of normal human serum with hemodialysis membranes in vitro resulted in conversion of C3 which was detected by crossed immunoelectrophoresis. In addition, formation of C3d was also observed, as was detected by double-decker rocket immunoelectrophoresis. Furthermore, breakdown products of complement (iC3b, C4d & Bb) in plasma samples were measured by ELISA. The microassay plates were coated with monoclonal antibodies which bind specifically to human iC3b, C4d and Bb, respectively, while the plasma samples were drawn from five polycystic kidney patients during initial hemodialysis. As a result, the iC3b and Bb levels in plasma were seen to increase during hemodialysis but the C4d levels revealed no significant changes. It was also observed that the Bb levels in patients undergoing hemodialysis were significantly higher than those in various renal and collagen diseases. Terminal complement complex (TCC) was not present in detectable amounts in normal human serum when measured by ELISA. However, incubation of normal human serum with hemodialysis membranes in vitro resulted in detection of TCC. TCC was present in the same plasma samples drawned from the five polycystic kidney patients during initial hemodialysis. It is suggestive that activation of complement by hemodialysis membrane is predominantly mediated through the alternative pathway and products such as TCC and anaphylatoxin are formed by this activation.
AuthorsH Kojima, H Ohi, M Seki, K Sakamoto, M Hatano, S Sudou, Y Sudou
JournalNihon Jinzo Gakkai shi (Nihon Jinzo Gakkai Shi) Vol. 31 Issue 1 Pg. 91-7 (Jan 1989) ISSN: 0385-2385 [Print] Japan
PMID2747003 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Complement Membrane Attack Complex
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Complement System Proteins
Topics
  • Complement Activation
  • Complement Membrane Attack Complex
  • Complement Pathway, Alternative
  • Complement System Proteins (metabolism)
  • Humans
  • Immune Tolerance
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Renal Dialysis (adverse effects)

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