The dynamics of the concentrations of immunoglobulins and circulating immune complexes during low-density lipoprotein apheresis in patients with hereditary hypercholesterolemia
Bokchubaev, E.T.; Konovalov, G.A.; Nasonov, E.L.; Kukharchuk, V.V.
Terapevticheskii Arkhiv 63(9): 62-64
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-3660 PMID: 1759227 Document Number: 387285
Sessions of-low density lipoproteins (LDL) apheresis using sorbents with mono- and polyclonal antibodies possessing the most selective and specific effect with respect to LDL provoked a less marked decrease of the concentrations of immunoglobulins and circulating immune complexes. This attests to their high selectivity and specificity. Sorbents with dextran sulfate and heparin sepharose exerted a more evident influence on the concentrations of these serum components. However, that was not accompanied by any clinical manifestations of immune deficiency. The use of plasmapheresis brought about a more pronounced lowering of the concentrations of the serum components under study.