Terminal complement pathway deficiency
Terminal complement pathway deficiency is a genetic condition affecting the complement membrane attack complex (MAC).
It involves deficiencies of C5, C6, C7, and C8. (While C9 is part of the MAC, and deficiencies have been identified,[1] it is not required for cell lysis.[2])
People with this condition are prone to meningococcal infection.[3] Vaccination may be recommended.[4]
Cause[edit | edit source]
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Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Suspect terminal complement pathway deficiency with patients who have more than one episode of Neisseria infection.
C4 (C) | FB (A) | C3 | CH50 | Conditions |
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· | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ | PSG, C3 NeF AA |
↓ | · | ↓ | · | HAE, C4D |
· | · | · | ↓ | TCPD |
↓ | ·/↓ | ↓ | ↓ | SLE |
↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | inflammation |
Initial complement tests often include C3 and C4, but not C5 through C9. Instead, the CH50 result may play a role in diagnosis: if the CH50 level is low but C3 and C4 are normal, then analysis of the individual terminal components may be warranted.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Patients with terminal complement pathway deficiency should receive meningococcal and pneumococcal vaccinations. They can receive live vaccines.
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