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Summary Expression Phenotypes Gene Literature (1) GO Terms (11) Nucleotides (129) Proteins (41) Interactants (37) Wiki
XB-GENEPAGE-980230
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 c8a

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complement C8 alpha chain

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( Nomenclature history )

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participates in the formation of the membrane attack complex during immune response

AI Protein Function :
The gene c8a encodes a complement component 8 alpha chain protein which functions in the formation of the membrane attack complex on pathogen surfaces. The protein is secreted and localizes to the extr...[+]


InterPro :
TSP1 rpt sf, LDL receptor-like sf, LDLR class-A CS, MACPF, [+]

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Diseases: 


Disease Ontology:
type I complement component 8 deficiency

MIM:
COMPLEMENT COMPONENT 8 DEFICIENCY, TYPE I; C8D1

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???displayGene.expression???                  Development Stages                                               Embryonic Tissues                                                                Adult Tissues
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