Highlights:
- This study uses a refined pre-clinical model of hemodialysis in cynomolgus monkeys to confirm that even modern, polymer-based hemodialysis filters activate complement and to evaluate the potential of Cp40, a peptidic C3 inhibitor, to attenuate hemodialysis-induced complement activation.
- The data show marked induction of complement activation even after only a single session of hemodialysis. Importantly, complete inhibition of complement activation was achieved in response to two distinct Cp40 treatment regimens.
- The application of Cp40 during hemodialysis resulted in increased levels of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10.
- Conclusion: Cp40 may be a potent and cost-effective treatment option for attenuating chronic inflammatory conditions in dialysis-dependent patients.
Author and source information
Authors: Reis ES, DeAngelis RA, Chen H, Resuello RR, Ricklin D, Lambris JD.
Reference:Immunobiology. 2015 Apr;220(4):476-82. doi: 10.1016/j.imbio.2014.10.026. Epub 2014 Nov 3.
Source:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov