Complement genetics: biological implications of polymorphisms and deficiencies

Authors
Schneider, PM Wurzner, R
Citation
Pm. Schneider et R. Wurzner, Complement genetics: biological implications of polymorphisms and deficiencies, IMMUNOL TOD, 20(1), 1999, pp. 2-5
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
IMMUNOLOGY TODAY
ISSN journal
01675699 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2 - 5
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-5699(199901)20:1<2:CGBIOP>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Complement (C) proteins form a highly complex and important humoral host im mune defence system. A recent meeting* addressed the role of genetic studie s of C components and its regulators with respect to evolution, function an d human disease.