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  • Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

  • Nasal polyposis is marked by chronic sinonasal inflammation, recurrence, and asthma links.
  • Dysregulated complement activation is implicated in nasal polyp pathogenesis.
  • The cellular sources and regulation of complement factors in nasal polyps remain poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate complement signatures, particularly the C3-C3aR axis, in nasal polyps.
  • To identify cellular sources and targets of complement factors within nasal polyps.
  • To elucidate the role of complement in the immunopathogenesis of nasal polyposis.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of complement factor expression (C3, C5, anaphylatoxin receptors) in nasal polyp tissues, inferior turbinates, and controls.
  • Utilized transcriptomic methods and protein measurements for expression analysis.
  • Characterized cellular sources of complement, including B lymphocytes.

Main Results:

  • Nasal polyps exhibit distinct complement expression patterns compared to controls.
  • Increased complement C3 activation and higher C3aR-expressing cells were observed in nasal polyps.
  • An enlarged B lymphocyte population with high intracellular C3 levels was identified in nasal polyps.

Conclusions:

  • The C3-C3aR axis plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of nasal polyposis.
  • A novel finding is the identification of B cells containing high intracellular C3 levels.
  • These B cells may contribute to persistent inflammation in nasal polyps via complement pathways.