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THE ROLE OF COMPLEMENT IN THE ELIMINATION OF MICROORGANISMS
Introduction
The Classical Complement Pathway
The Alternative Complement Pathway
The Membrane Attack Complex (MAC)
Biological Effects of Complement
The Effects of Microbial Infection on Complement
The Interaction of Micro-organisms with the Complement System:
Bacteria
Parasites
Fungi
Viruses
Complement Deficiencies
Concluding Remarks
References
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