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[Asthma and complement].

O Michel1, R Sergysels, J Duchateau

  • 1Département des voies respiratoires, Hôpital Universitaire Saint-Pierre, Bruxelles, Belgique.

Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|January 1, 1988
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The complement system, crucial for inflammation, may play a role in asthma development. Recent studies suggest re-evaluating its local effects in the bronchi for asthma insights.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology and Inflammation Research
  • Respiratory Medicine

Context:

  • The complement system is integral to inflammatory responses, activated via classical or alternative pathways.
  • Complement activation releases factors influencing inflammation, including opsonins and mediators.
  • Its presence in bronchi suggests a potential role in bronchial inflammation linked to asthma.

Purpose:

  • To explore the potential role of the complement system in the pathogenesis of asthma.
  • To re-evaluate complement's involvement in asthma based on broncho-alveolar lavage findings.

Summary:

  • While plasma complement activation shows no correlation with bronchomotor tone in asthmatics, local complement activity in the bronchi warrants further investigation.
  • The classical pathway is activated by immune complexes and C-reactive protein (CRP), while the alternative pathway is triggered by bacterial endotoxins and allergens.

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  • Complement activation leads to the release of potent inflammatory mediators.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the need for further research into local complement pathways in asthma.
    • Suggests potential therapeutic targets within the complement system for asthma management.
    • Emphasizes the importance of broncho-alveolar lavage studies for understanding localized inflammatory processes in respiratory diseases.