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1. Inherited deficiencies of components of the
complement
system
2. Biosynthesis of complement components and its
regulation
by cytokines and infectious agents
3. Interaction of the terminal complement complex
with
endothelial cells, tubular cells
of the kidney and
mesothelial cells.
4. Biological effects of the terminal complement
complex
at tissue levels (kidney, joints,
central nervous system)
and control by complement
regulators.
5. Role of the complement system in the intra and
extracellular processing of
Mycobacteria by phagocytes.
6. Immune mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis
of
spontaneous repeated abortions.
