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Complete Complement Factor I (Cfi) Deficiency: A Systematic Review of Forty-Nine Patients Including Three Novel Cases Publisher Pubmed



E Rajabi ERTA ; Mc Kheirabadi Mahsa CHOROOM ; Na Olyaei Nasrin ALIPOUR ; Am Molitor Anne MARIE ; Msm Khorshidi Mohadese Sadat MOUSAVI ; M Heidari MORTEZA ; A Abbasi ARASH ; P Rostami PARASTOO ; M Mahdavi MOHADESE ; R Carapito RAPHAEL
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Source: BMC Immunology Published:2025


Abstract

Background: Complete complement factor I (CFI) deficiency is an inborn error of immunity (IEI) that results in heightened susceptibility to infections and immune dysregulatory disorders. This systematic review seeks to enhance our understanding of the clinical characteristics, genotype–phenotype correlations, and treatment outcomes in patients with complete CFI deficiency, including three novel cases. We conducted a comprehensive literature review of cases published from 1996 to November 2024, identifying 49 patients with homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in the CFI gene. Results: Among the 49 patients, the mean age at initial presentation was 7.19 (± SD: 9.75) years. Most patients presented with infectious manifestations (n: 37, 75.5%), particularly sepsis (n: 18, 36.7%). The predominant pathogens were encapsulated organisms, particularly Neisseria meningitidis. Immune dysregulatory manifestations involved rheumatologic (n: 14, 28.57%), neurologic (n: 11, 22.4%), and renal (n: 8, 16.3%) disorders. Immunological evaluations showed low or absent levels of C3 and CFI in most patients. Genetic analysis identified 45 distinct mutations; less deleterious mutations, such as missense and splicing variants, were more common in those with immune dysregulation. Notably, three patients treated with eculizumab demonstrated significant clinical improvement. Conclusion: Complete CFI deficiency presents a varied clinical spectrum, from asymptomatic to recurrent infections and immune dysregulation. Early diagnosis and targeted therapies, such as eculizumab, may improve patient outcomes. These findings underscore the necessity for further research into the nature of complete CFI deficiency and the development of optimal management strategies. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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