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Messika J, Belousova N, Parquin F, Roux A. Antibody-Mediated Rejection in Lung Transplantation: Diagnosis and Therapeutic Armamentarium in a 21st Century Perspective. Transpl Int 2024; 37:12973. [PMID: 39170865 PMCID: PMC11336419 DOI: 10.3389/ti.2024.12973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Humoral immunity is a major waypoint towards chronic allograft dysfunction in lung transplantation (LT) recipients. Though allo-immunization and antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) are well-known entities, some diagnostic gaps need to be addressed. Morphological analysis could be enhanced by digital pathology and artificial intelligence-based companion tools. Graft transcriptomics can help to identify graft failure phenotypes or endotypes. Donor-derived cell free DNA is being evaluated for graft-loss risk stratification and tailored surveillance. Preventative therapies should be tailored according to risk. The donor pool can be enlarged for candidates with HLA sensitization, with strategies combining plasma exchange, intravenous immunoglobulin and immune cell depletion, or with emerging or innovative therapies such as imlifidase or immunoadsorption. In cases of insufficient pre-transplant desensitization, the effects of antibodies on the allograft can be prevented by targeting the complement cascade, although evidence for this strategy in LT is limited. In LT recipients with a humoral response, strategies are combined, including depletion of immune cells (plasmapheresis or immunoadsorption), inhibition of immune pathways, or modulation of the inflammatory cascade, which can be achieved with photopheresis. Altogether, these innovative techniques offer promising perspectives for LT recipients and shape the 21st century's armamentarium against AMR.
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- Jonathan Messika
- Thoracic Intensive Care Unit, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
- Physiopathology and Epidemiology of Respiratory Diseases, UMR1152 INSERM and Université de Paris, Paris, France
- Paris Transplant Group, Paris, France
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- Paris Transplant Group, Paris, France
- Pneumology, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center and Lung Transplantation Department, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
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- Thoracic Intensive Care Unit, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
- Paris Transplant Group, Paris, France
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- Paris Transplant Group, Paris, France
- Pneumology, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center and Lung Transplantation Department, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, UVSQ, VIM, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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Cerier E, Kurihara C, Kaiho T, Toyoda T, Manerikar A, Kandula V, Thomae B, Yagi Y, Yeldandi A, Kim S, Avella-Patino D, Pandolfino J, Perlman H, Singer B, Scott Budinger GR, Lung K, Alexiev B, Bharat A. Temporal correlation between postreperfusion complement deposition and severe primary graft dysfunction in lung allografts. Am J Transplant 2024; 24:577-590. [PMID: 37977230 PMCID: PMC10982049 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajt.2023.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Growing evidence implicates complement in the pathogenesis of primary graft dysfunction (PGD). We hypothesized that early complement activation postreperfusion could predispose to severe PGD grade 3 (PGD-3) at 72 hours, which is associated with worst posttransplant outcomes. Consecutive lung transplant patients (n = 253) from January 2018 through June 2023 underwent timed open allograft biopsies at the end of cold ischemia (internal control) and 30 minutes postreperfusion. PGD-3 at 72 hours occurred in 14% (35/253) of patients; 17% (44/253) revealed positive C4d staining on postreperfusion allograft biopsy, and no biopsy-related complications were encountered. Significantly more patients with PGD-3 at 72 hours had positive C4d staining at 30 minutes postreperfusion compared with those without (51% vs 12%, P < .001). Conversely, patients with positive C4d staining were significantly more likely to develop PGD-3 at 72 hours (41% vs 8%, P < .001) and experienced worse long-term outcomes. In multivariate logistic regression, positive C4d staining remained highly predictive of PGD-3 (odds ratio 7.92, 95% confidence interval 2.97-21.1, P < .001). Hence, early complement deposition in allografts is highly predictive of PGD-3 at 72 hours. Our data support future studies to evaluate the role of complement inhibition in patients with early postreperfusion complement activation to mitigate PGD and improve transplant outcomes.
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- Emily Cerier
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Rheumatology Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois USA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Chacon-Alberty L, Fernandez R, Jindra P, King M, Rosas I, Hochman-Mendez C, Loor G. Primary Graft Dysfunction in Lung Transplantation: A Review of Mechanisms and Future Applications. Transplantation 2023; 107:1687-1697. [PMID: 36650643 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0000000000004503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Lung allograft recipients have worse survival than all other solid organ transplant recipients, largely because of primary graft dysfunction (PGD), a major form of acute lung injury affecting a third of lung recipients within the first 72 h after transplant. PGD is the clinical manifestation of ischemia-reperfusion injury and represents the predominate cause of early morbidity and mortality. Despite PGD's impact on lung transplant outcomes, no targeted therapies are currently available; hence, care remains supportive and largely ineffective. This review focuses on molecular and innate immune mechanisms of ischemia-reperfusion injury leading to PGD. We also discuss novel research aimed at discovering biomarkers that could better predict PGD and potential targeted interventions that may improve outcomes in lung transplantation.
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine Research, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Professional Staff, The Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX
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Ali HA, Pavlisko EN, Snyder LD, Frank M, Palmer SM. Complement system in lung transplantation. Clin Transplant 2018; 32:e13208. [DOI: 10.1111/ctr.13208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Hakim Azfar Ali
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care; Department of Medicine; Duke University Hospital; Durham NC USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care; Department of Medicine; Duke University Hospital; Durham NC USA
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- Department of Pediatrics; Duke University Hospital; Durham NC USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care; Department of Medicine; Duke University Hospital; Durham NC USA
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Report of the ISHLT Working Group on primary lung graft dysfunction Part IV: Prevention and treatment: A 2016 Consensus Group statement of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2017; 36:1121-1136. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2017.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Accepted: 07/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Complement is a major contributor to inflammation and graft injury. This system is especially important in ischemia-reperfusion injury/delayed graft function as well as in acute and chronic antibody-mediated rejection (AMR). The latter is increasingly recognized as a major cause of late graft loss, for which we have few effective therapies. C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) regulates several pathways which contribute to both acute and chronic graft injuries. However, C1-INH spares the alternative pathway and the membrane attack complex (C5–9) so innate antibacterial defenses remain intact. Plasma-derived C1-INH has been used to treat hereditary angioedema for more than 30 years with excellent safety. Studies with C1-INH in transplant recipients are limited, but have not revealed any unique toxicity or serious adverse events attributed to the protein. Extensive data from animal and ex vivo models suggest that C1-INH ameliorates ischemia-reperfusion injury. Initial clinical studies suggest this effect may allow transplantation of donor organs which are now discarded because the risk of primary graft dysfunction is considered too great. Although the incidence of severe early AMR is declining, accumulating evidence strongly suggests that complement is an important mediator of chronic AMR, a major cause of late graft loss. Thus, C1-INH may also be helpful in preserving function of established grafts. Early clinical studies in transplantation suggest significant beneficial effects of C1-INH with minimal toxicity. Recent results encourage continued investigation of this already-available therapeutic agent.
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Delpech PO, Thuillier R, SaintYves T, Danion J, Le Pape S, van Amersfoort ES, Oortwijn B, Blancho G, Hauet T. Inhibition of complement improves graft outcome in a pig model of kidney autotransplantation. J Transl Med 2016; 14:277. [PMID: 27663514 PMCID: PMC5035455 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-016-1013-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2016] [Accepted: 08/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) induced immune response is a critical issue in transplantation. Complement and contact system activation are among its key mechanisms. STUDY DESIGN We investigated the benefits of pre-reperfusion treatment with recombinant human C1INH (rhC1INH), inhibitor of both complement and contact activation, in a pig model of kidney autotransplantation, subjecting the organ to 60 min warm ischemia prior to 24 h static preservation to maximize damage. RESULTS Serum creatinine measurement showed that treated animals recovered glomerular function quicker than the Vehicle group. However, no difference was observed in tubular function recovery, and elevated level of urinary NGal (Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) and plasma AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) were detected, indicating that treatment did not influence IRI-mediated tubular cell necrosis. Regarding chronic graft outcome, rhC1INH significantly prevented fibrosis development and improved function. Immunohistochemistry and western blot showed decreased invasion by macrophages and T lymphocytes, and reduction of epithelial to mesenchymal transition. We determined the effect of treatment on complement activation with immunofluorescence analyses at 30 min post reperfusion, showing an inhibition of C4d deposition and MBL staining in treated animals. CONCLUSIONS In this model, the inhibition of complement activation by rhC1INH at reperfusion, while not completely counteracting IRI, limited immune system activation, significantly improving graft outcome on the short and long term.
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- Pierre-Olivier Delpech
- Département d'Urologie, CHU de Poitiers, 86000, Poitiers, France.,Inserm U1082, 86000, Poitiers, France
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- Inserm U1082, 86000, Poitiers, France.,Service de Biochimie, CHU Poitiers, 86000, Poitiers, France.,Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université de Poitiers, 86000, Poitiers, France.,Fédération Hospitalo-Universitaire SUPORT, 86000, Poitiers, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Viscérale, CHU de Poitiers, 86000, Poitiers, France
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- Inserm U1082, 86000, Poitiers, France.,Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université de Poitiers, 86000, Poitiers, France
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- Institut de Transplantation Urologie et Néphrologie (ITUN), CHU de Nantes, Faculté de Médecine et des Techniques Médicales de Nantes, Université de Nantes, Inserm U1064, 44000, Nantes, France
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- Inserm U1082, 86000, Poitiers, France. .,Service de Biochimie, CHU Poitiers, 86000, Poitiers, France. .,Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université de Poitiers, 86000, Poitiers, France. .,Fédération Hospitalo-Universitaire SUPORT, 86000, Poitiers, France. .,Institut National de La Recherche Agronomique, Unité Expérimentale Génétique, Expérimentations et Systèmes Innovants, Domaine Expérimental Du Magneraud, Plateforme IBiSA 'MOPICT', 17700, Surgères, France. .,INSERM U1082, CHU de Poitiers, 2 Rue de La Miletrie, 86021, Poitiers Cedex, France.
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Baig K, Nassar R, Craig DM, Quick G, Jiang HX, Frank MM, Lodge AJ, Anderson PAW, Jaggers J. Complement factor 1 inhibitor improves cardiopulmonary function in neonatal cardiopulmonary bypass. Ann Thorac Surg 2007; 83:1477-82; discussion 1483. [PMID: 17383361 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.10.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2006] [Revised: 10/12/2006] [Accepted: 10/20/2006] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The inflammatory insult associated with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) continues to result in morbidity for neonates undergoing complex repair of congenital cardiac defects. Complement and contact activation are important mediating processes involved in this injury. Complement factor 1 esterase inhibitor (C1-inh), a natural inhibitor of complement, kallikrein, and coagulation pathways, may be decreased in children undergoing cardiac operations requiring CPB. We tested the hypothesis that C1-inh supplementation will ameliorate the cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction in a model of neonatal CPB. METHODS Fifty-two neonatal pigs were randomly assigned to receive 0 IU (n = 22), 500 IU (n = 15), 1,000 IU (n = 8), or 1,500 IU (n = 7) of C1-inh. Doses were delivered 5 minutes before starting 90 minutes of normothermic CPB. Pulmonary and cardiovascular measures were taken before and 5, 30, and 60 minutes after CPB. RESULTS Five animals did not survive CPB. The C1-inh concentration post-CPB increased monotonically with increasing dose (p < 0.001). Weight gain was significantly less in the 1,500 IU group (0.24 +/- 0.10 kg versus 0.38 +/- 0.09 kg, p = 0.001). Dynamic compliance increased with C1-inh dose from 0 to 500 IU by 23% +/- 4% (p < 0.001), but the increase leveled off at the higher doses. Alveolar-arterial O2 gradient decreased with C1-inh dose (p = 0.009). Time derivative of left ventricular pressure (dP/dt(max)) increased significantly with increasing dose (p = 0.016). At the highest dose of C1-inh, the time constant of isovolumic relaxation was increased (p = 0.018). CONCLUSIONS The C1-inh supplementation results in improved pulmonary and systolic cardiac function in a model of neonatal CPB. The negative effect on diastolic function requires further investigation.
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- Kamran Baig
- Department of Surgery, Kings College Hospital, London, England
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Weiler CR, van Dellen RG. Genetic test indications and interpretations in patients with hereditary angioedema. Mayo Clin Proc 2006; 81:958-72. [PMID: 16835976 DOI: 10.4065/81.7.958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) present with recurrent, circumscribed, and self-limiting episodes of tissue or mucous membrane swelling caused by C1-inhibitor (CI-INH) deficiency. The estimated frequency of HAE is 1:50,000 persons. Distinguishing HAE from acquired angioedema (AAE) facilitates therapeutic interventions and family planning or testing. Patients with HAE benefit from treatment with attenuated androgen, antifibrinolytic agents, and C1-INH concentrate replacement during acute attacks. HAE is currently recognized as a genetic disorder with autosomal dominant transmission. Other forms of inherited angioedema that are not associated with genetic mutations have also been identified. Readily available tests are complement studies, including C4 and C1-esterase inhibitor, both antigenic and functional C1-INH. These are the most commonly used tests in the diagnosis of HAE. Analysis of C1q can help differentiate between HAE and AAE caused by C1-INH deficiency. Genetic tests would be particularly helpful in patients with no family history of angioedema, which occurs in about half of affected patients, and in patients whose C1q level is borderline and does not differentiate between HAE and AAE. Measuring autoantibodies against C1-INH also would be helpful, but the test is available in research laboratories only. Simple complement determinations are appropriate for screening and diagnosis of the disorder.
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- Catherine R Weiler
- Division of Allergic Diseases, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minn 55905, USA
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Cicardi M, Zingale L, Zanichelli A, Pappalardo E, Cicardi B. C1 inhibitor: molecular and clinical aspects. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 27:286-98. [PMID: 16267649 DOI: 10.1007/s00281-005-0001-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2005] [Accepted: 06/21/2005] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) is a serine protease inhibitor (serpins) that inactivates several different proteases in the complement, contact, coagulation, and fibrinolytic systems. By its C-terminal part (serpin domain), characterized by three beta-sheets and an exposed mobile reactive loop, C1-INH binds, and blocks the activity of its target proteases. The N-terminal end (nonserpin domain) confers to C1-INH the capacity to bind lipopolysaccharides and E-selectin. Owing to this moiety, C1-INH intervenes in regulation of the inflammatory reaction. The heterozygous deficiency of C1-INH results in hereditary angioedema (HAE). The clinical picture of HAE is characterized by bouts of local increase in vascular permeability. Depending on the affected site, patients suffer from disfiguring subcutaneous edema, abdominal pain, vomiting and/or diarrhoea for edema of the gastrointestinal mucosa, dysphagia, and dysphonia up to asphyxia for edema of the pharynx and larynx. Apart from its genetic deficiency, there are several pathological conditions such as ischemia-reperfusion, septic shock, capillary leak syndrome, and pancreatitis, in which C1-INH has been reported to either play a pathogenic role or be a potential therapeutic tool. These potential applications were identified long ago, but controlled studies have not been performed to confirm pilot experiences. Recombinant C1-INH, produced in transgenic animals, has recently been produced for treatment of HAE, and clinical trials are in progress. We can expect that the introduction of this new product, along with the existing plasma derivative, will renew interest in exploiting C1-INH as a therapeutic agent.
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- Marco Cicardi
- Department of Internal Medicine, San Giuseppe Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
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Subasinghe NL, Ali F, Illig CR, Jonathan Rudolph M, Klein S, Khalil E, Soll RM, Bone RF, Spurlino JC, DesJarlais RL, Crysler CS, Cummings MD, Morris PE, Kilpatrick JM, Sudhakara Babu Y. A novel series of potent and selective small molecule inhibitors of the complement component C1s. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2004; 14:3043-7. [PMID: 15149641 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2004.04.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2004] [Revised: 04/13/2004] [Accepted: 04/13/2004] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Activation of the classical pathway of complement has been implicated in disease states such as hereditary angioedema, ischemia-reperfusion injury and acute transplant rejection. The trypsin-like serine protease C1s represents a pivotal upstream point of control in the classical pathway of complement activation and is therefore likely to be a useful target in the therapeutic intervention of these disease states. A series of thiopheneamidine-based inhibitors of C1s has been optimized to give a 70 nM inhibitor that inhibits the classical pathway of complement activation in vitro.
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- Nalin L Subasinghe
- 3-Dimensional Pharmaceuticals Inc, 665 Stockton Drive, Exton, PA 19341, USA.
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Bellamy MC, Gedney JA, Buglass H, Gooi JHC. Complement membrane attack complex and hemodynamic changes during human orthotopic liver transplantation. Liver Transpl 2004; 10:273-8. [PMID: 14762866 DOI: 10.1002/lt.20061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Hemodynamic changes and elevation of intracellular calcium following reperfusion in human liver transplantation occur rapidly and do not match the time course of cytokine expression, therefore, we postulate involvement of other, pre-formed substances, such as complement. We studied 40 adult patients undergoing liver transplantation. Blood was drawn for estimation of C3, C4, C3 degradation product, membrane attack complex, and CH100 levels and elastase (a marker of neutrophil activation) at induction of anesthesia, 5 minutes before reperfusion, 5 minutes and 60 minutes after reperfusion. Cardiac output was measured by thermodilution and systemic vascular resistance was calculated at these same time points. There was a significant rise in C5b-9 membrane attack complex (P =.0012) with a corresponding fall in C3 (P =.0013) and C4 (P =.0002) levels and a rise in C3 degradation product levels (P =.0006). There was no significant change in CH100. These changes very closely followed the hemodynamic changes of a significant fall in systemic vascular resistance index (P =.0024) and increase in cardiac index (P =.0005). Elastase rose from 356 +/- 53 to 557 +/- 40 microg/L (P <.0001). There is complement activation and neutrophil activation at reperfusion in liver transplantation. Dilution alone cannot explain the fall in C3 and C4 levels as there is a corresponding increase in membrane attack complex and C3 degradation product levels with time. As both C3 and C4 are consumed, the classical pathway must be active, though alternative and lectin activated pathways may also be involved. These findings may, at least in part, explain the hemodynamic changes typically seen at reperfusion in liver transplantation.
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- Mark C Bellamy
- Department of Anaesthesia, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
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The complement system plays a complex role in transplantation, beginning with effects on reperfusion injury and continuing with stimulation of the adaptive immune response. Recent evidence has emphasised the importance of the late components of the complement cascade in the mediation of post-ischaemic damage, which are apparently triggered by the classical, alternative or lectin pathways of complement activation, depending on the organ affected. In studies of renal allograft rejection, the local synthesis of complement component C3 seems to influence the T-cell response more strongly than circulating complement protein, raising the possibility that there is co-operation between locally derived C3 and antigen presentation in the graft. Class switching of alloantibody to a high-affinity IgG response is also highly dependent on C3. In addition, the finding that capillary-bound C4d is a robust marker for humoral rejection has started a new investigation into the significance of alloantibodies in acute and chronic allograft rejection. There are several selective and nonselective inhibitors suitable for clinical development; clearly it is time for more concerted effort to evaluate their role in clinical transplantation.
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- Steven H Sacks
- Department of Nephrology and Transplantation, 5th Floor, Thomas Guy House, Guy's Hospital, King's College London, University of London, SE1 9RT, London, UK.
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Magro CM, Ross P, Kelsey M, Waldman WJ, Pope-Harman A. Association of humoral immunity and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome. Am J Transplant 2003; 3:1155-66. [PMID: 12919096 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-6143.2003.00168.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Animal studies have shown that blockade of complement may reduce the severity of and/or prevent the development of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS), suggesting a role for complement activation. We explored the hypothesis that humoral immunity plays a role in the evolution of BOS. Thirteen unilateral lung transplant patients with BOS defined the patient population. Fresh frozen tissue was analyzed for deposition of C1q, C4d, C5b-9 and immunoglobulin (IgG, IgM, IgA). An indirect immunofluorescent assay was also conducted with patient serum against cytospins of the pulmonary endothelium. In each case the biopsies showed a microvascular injury syndrome involving the bronchial wall characterized by one or more of hemorrhage, fibrin deposition, and endothelial cell necrosis. Other features included bronchial epithelial and chondrocyte necrosis. The end-stage lesion was a thinned bronchial epithelial lining mural fibrosis. Immunofluorescent analysis showed deposition of C1q, C3, C4d, C5b-9, and immunoglobulin in the bronchial epithelium, chondrocytes, basement membrane zone of the bronchial epithelium, and bronchial wall microvasculature. The indirect antiendothelial cell antibody assay was positive in all tested. Humoral immunity may play a role in the pathogenesis of BOS; the antigenic targets include the bronchial wall microvasculature, bronchial epithelium, and chondrocytes.
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- Cynthia M Magro
- Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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Riedemann NC, Ward PA. Complement in ischemia reperfusion injury. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2003; 162:363-7. [PMID: 12547694 PMCID: PMC1851148 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9440(10)63830-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Niels C Riedemann
- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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