Immunoglobulins and complement in migraine.
In 54 patients with migraine and 70 persons comprising the control group, the total complement level (CH50) was evaluated together with its C3 and C4 fraction level and the level of IgG, IgA and IgM immunoglobulins. It was found that the average C3 fraction level was significantly decreased, while the C4 fraction level and total complement activity remained in the normal range. The immunoglobulin level did not show any statistically significant alterations except for the IgA level, which was lowered in migraine patients. On this basis, i.e. lowering of the C3 fraction level with normal C4 fraction level and total complement activity and lack of elevation of IgA, it is felt that the alternative pathway of complement system may be activated in migraine.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003176:Complement C3 / Q000032:analysis; D003181:Complement C4 / Q000032:analysis; D003165:Complement System Proteins / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000032:analysis; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D007075:Immunoglobulin M / Q000032:analysis; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000032:analysis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000276:immunology*
D003176:Complement C3; D003181:Complement C4; D007070:Immunoglobulin A; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007075:Immunoglobulin M; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D003165:Complement System Proteins