Complement component C8 alpha chain
Definition:
Constituent of the membrane attack complex (MAC) that plays a key role in the innate and adaptive immune response by forming pores in the plasma membrane of target cells. C8A inserts into the target membrane, but does not form pores by itself.
References:
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[1]. Michael A Hadders, et al. Structure of C8alpha-MACPF reveals mechanism of membrane attack in complement immune defense. Science. 2007 Sep 14;317(5844):1552-4. [Content Brief]
[2]. E W Steckel, et al. The eighth component of human complement. Purification and physicochemical characterization of its unusual subunit structure. J Biol Chem. 1980 Dec 25;255(24):11997-2005. [Content Brief]
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