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GO: Cellular Component

membrane attack complex

Term ID
GO:0005579
Synonyms
  • MAC
  • membrane attack complex protein alphaM chain
  • membrane attack complex protein beta2 chain
  • TCC
  • terminal complement complex
Definition
A protein complex produced by sequentially activated components of the complement cascade inserted into a target cell membrane and forming a pore leading to cell lysis via ion and water flow. (3)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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