Structure of human complement C8, a precursor to membrane attack
Complement component C8 plays a pivotal role in the formation of the membrane attack complex (MAC), an important antibacterial immune effector. C8 initiates membrane penetration and coordinates MAC pore formation. High-resolution structures of C8 subunits have provided some insight into the function...
| المؤلفون الرئيسيون: | , , , , , |
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| التنسيق: | Journal article |
| اللغة: | English |
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Elsevier
2011
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