Article
Unique C1 inhibitor dysfunction in a kindred without angioedema. I. A mutant C1 INH that inhibits C1-s but not C1-r.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) - 15 Mar 1994
Wisnieski J J, Knauss T C, Yike I, Dearborn D G, Narvy R L, Naff G B
Abstract excerpt
We have described hereditary incomplete deficiency of the fourth component of complement (C4) in 10 members of a large kindred. C4 deficiency in this kindred is not linked to C4 loci in the HLA region. C4 synthesis is decreased, and C4 catabolism is normal in kindred members with low serum C4 levels. We have discovered a uniquely dysfunctional C1 inhibitor in all C4-deficient members of this kindred. C1 inhibitor...
Topics
- Angioedema
- Complement C1 Inactivator Proteins
- Complement C1r
- Complement C1s
- Complement C2
- Complement C4
- Edetic Acid
- Egtazic Acid
- Humans
- Mutation
- Trypsin
