Therapeutic C3 inhibitor Cp40 abrogates complement activation induced by modern hemodialysis filters

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.
  • Complete inhibition of complement activation is achieved in response to two distinct Cp40 treatment regimens.
  • Application of Cp40 during hemodialysis results 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