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Immunologic alterations associated with chronic hemodialysis.

H G Rus, A Cristea, M Gherman

    Medecine Interne
    |October 1, 1983
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    Chronic renal failure patients on hemodialysis show altered humoral immunity. Hemodialysis activates the complement system via the alternative pathway (AP), potentially due to cuprophan membranes, leading to elevated circulating immune complexes (CIC).

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Nephrology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Chronic renal failure (CRF) impacts immune system function.
    • Hemodialysis is a critical treatment for CRF, but its effects on immunity require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate humoral immunity parameters in patients with CRF undergoing hemodialysis.
    • To identify specific immune alterations associated with hemodialysis treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Serum levels of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM) and complement components (C1q, C3, C3A, C4, C9) were measured.
    • Activation of the complement system's alternative pathway (AP) and levels of circulating immune complexes (CIC) were assessed.
    • Autoantibodies were screened in patients.

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    Main Results:

    • Patients with CRF on conservative treatment showed high immunoglobulin levels.
    • Hemodialysis patients had normal IgG, IgA, and IgM, but low C3 and C3A pre-dialysis.
    • Hemodialysis activated the alternative pathway (AP), linked to cuprophan membranes, and increased CIC.
    • Seven patients developed autoantibodies.

    Conclusions:

    • Hemodialysis induces significant humoral immune alterations in CRF patients.
    • The alternative pathway (AP) of the complement system is activated during hemodialysis, with cuprophan membranes as a potential trigger.
    • Elevated circulating immune complexes (CIC) and autoantibody formation are observed in CRF patients undergoing hemodialysis.