Protein Name complement C9
Organism Homo sapiens
Gene ID 735
Gene Symbol

C9

UniProt P02748 (CO9_HUMAN)
Relationships Total Number of functionally related compound(s) : 341
Total Number of Articles : 219
Description

complement C9

Gene 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]

synonyms
  • complement component C9
  • complement component 9
  • ARMD15
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Properties