Relationship between Circulating Immune Complexes and Angiotensin‐Converting Enzyme in Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

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Abstract
The relationship between circulating immune complexes (CIC), serum angiotensin‐converting enzyme (SACE) and clinical features was investigated in 119 patients with sarcoidosis. CIC, measured by the C1q‐binding test and a polyethylene glycol precipitation test, were detected in 42% of the patients. A significantly higher level of CIC was found in patients with duration of the disease of more than 2 years and in patients in stage II or III on chest X‐ray. SACE was increased in 45% of the patients, most frequently in those with active disease and in those in stage II or III on chest X‐ray. No positive correlation was found between CIC and elevated levels of SACE.

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