Target

Gene symbol :  
C8b
NCBI gene ID :  
110382
Gene full name :  
Complement component 8, beta polypeptide
Synonym :  
Complement component 8 beta chain

Protein function

Protein name :  
C8 beta chain
Component of complement membrane attack complex (MAC); essential for innate immunity

Expected phenotype

Knockouts result in impaired MAC formation and immune defense

Human disease relevance

Deficiency linked to increased susceptibility to Neisseria infections

Model applications

Studied in innate immunity and complement system

Keywords:

Complement, MAC, Innate immunity, C8 complex

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C8b

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