Sera from patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) have a reduced capacity to solubilize immune complexes. The in vitro complement-mediated solubilization of immune complexes containing IgG (bovine serum albumin [BSA]-anti-BSA) or IgA (DNP29-BSA-anti-DNP) was decreased, despite normal serum levels of complement. The close correlation between low values for complement-mediated solubilization and high serum levels of polymeric IgA and/or IgA rheumatoid factor indicates that these macromolecules interfere with the process. These findings suggest that polymeric IgA produced during stimulation of mucosae specifically interferes with immune complex solubilization. Further studies are necessary to elucidate the mechanisms. The decreased complement-mediated solubilization in patients with IgAN could be responsible for persistently high levels of immune complexes containing IgA or IgG in the circulation and their continual deposition in the mesangium.
The role of polymeric IgA in complement-mediated solubilization of IgG and IgA immune complexes
Montinaro V
1988-01-01
Abstract
Sera from patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) have a reduced capacity to solubilize immune complexes. The in vitro complement-mediated solubilization of immune complexes containing IgG (bovine serum albumin [BSA]-anti-BSA) or IgA (DNP29-BSA-anti-DNP) was decreased, despite normal serum levels of complement. The close correlation between low values for complement-mediated solubilization and high serum levels of polymeric IgA and/or IgA rheumatoid factor indicates that these macromolecules interfere with the process. These findings suggest that polymeric IgA produced during stimulation of mucosae specifically interferes with immune complex solubilization. Further studies are necessary to elucidate the mechanisms. The decreased complement-mediated solubilization in patients with IgAN could be responsible for persistently high levels of immune complexes containing IgA or IgG in the circulation and their continual deposition in the mesangium.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
