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Increased level of the complement C3 protein in endogenous hypertriglyceridemia

G Uza, A Cristea, M P Cucuianu

    Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Complement C3 protein and total complement activity (CH50) were decreased in liver cirrhosis and increased in hyperlipoproteinemia. C3 levels correlated with cholesterol and triglycerides, suggesting liver involvement in complement regulation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Immunology
    • Clinical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Complement C3 protein and total complement activity (CH50) are crucial components of the immune system.
    • Alterations in complement levels are observed in various metabolic and liver diseases.
    • Hyperlipoproteinemia involves abnormal lipid metabolism, potentially affecting liver function and protein synthesis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the levels of complement C3 protein and total complement activity (CH50) in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis and hyperlipoproteinemia (types IIb and IV).
    • To explore the correlations between C3 protein levels and other biochemical parameters, including lipids, pseudocholinesterase, and total complement activity.
    • To understand the potential relationship between accelerated lipoprotein turnover and the synthesis of liver-produced proteins like C3.

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    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of complement C3 protein and CH50 levels between control subjects, patients with liver cirrhosis, and individuals with hyperlipoproteinemia.
    • Statistical correlation analysis to determine relationships between C3 protein levels and serum cholesterol, triglyceride concentration, pseudocholinesterase, and CH50.
    • Comparison of C3 protein levels in hyperlipidemic subjects with and without clinical atherosclerosis.

    Main Results:

    • Complement C3 protein and CH50 were significantly decreased in decompensated liver cirrhosis.
    • C3 protein and CH50 were slightly but significantly increased in type IIb and type IV hyperlipoproteinemia.
    • C3 protein levels showed positive correlations with serum cholesterol, logarithm of serum triglyceride, serum pseudocholinesterase, and CH50.
    • No significant difference in C3 protein levels was found between hyperlipidemic subjects with or without clinical atherosclerosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Decompensated liver cirrhosis is associated with reduced complement C3 and CH50 levels.
    • Hyperlipoproteinemia (types IIb and IV) is linked to elevated C3 protein levels.
    • Accelerated lipoprotein turnover in hyperlipoproteinemia may stimulate the liver to increase the synthesis of plasma proteins, including complement C3.