title: The complement genes.
abstract: The structure, organization and control of the expression of complement genes is now being studied at the RNA and DNA levels. This work was prompted by recognized genetic polymorphisms and complement deficiencies in humans and animals. Here Harvey Colten discusses progress towards an understanding of the molecular basis of these variants and abnormalities.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cell Biology, Department of Medicine, Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Ina Sue Perlmutter Cystic Fibrosis Research Center, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Colten