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Complement C3 gene expression and regulation in human glomerular epithelial cells

S H Sacks1, W Zhou, A Pani

  • 1Renal Laboratory, United Medical School, Guy's Campus, London, U.K.

Immunology
|July 1, 1993
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Human glomerular epithelial cells (GECs) synthesize complement component 3 (C3) protein. Interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) increases GEC C3 gene expression, suggesting a role in local immune responses.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Cell Biology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Extra-hepatic synthesis of complement components is implicated in local tissue inflammation.
  • The role of glomerular epithelial cells (GECs) in complement production and regulation is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the biosynthesis and gene expression regulation of complement component 3 (C3) in human GECs.

Main Methods:

  • Human GECs were isolated from normal tissue.
  • Metabolic labeling and immunoprecipitation were used to detect C3 protein synthesis and secretion.
  • Semi-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analyzed C3 gene expression.

Main Results:

  • Human GECs synthesize, process, and secrete C3 protein under basal conditions.

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  • C3 gene expression is present in unstimulated GECs.
  • Interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) significantly increased GEC C3 gene expression in a time- and dose-dependent manner.
  • Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) did not affect GEC C3 gene expression.

    • Conclusions:

    • Human GECs spontaneously express the C3 gene.
    • IFN-gamma is a key regulator of C3 gene expression in GECs.
    • These findings suggest GECs play a role in local immune-mediated tissue injury or protection.