Gene Symbol | C9 |
Entrez Gene ID | 735 |
Full Name | complement C9 |
Synonyms | ARMD15,C9D |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes the final component of the complement system. It participates in the formation of the Membrane Attack Complex (MAC). The MAC assembles on bacterial membranes to form a pore, permitting disruption of bacterial membrane organization. Mutations in this gene cause component C9 deficiency. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2009]. |
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Disorder Html: | C9 deficiency, 613825 (3); {Macular degeneration, age-related, 15, susceptibility to}, 615591 (3) |