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...

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Библиографические подробности
Главные авторы: Bubeck, D, Roversi, P, Donev, R, Morgan, B, Llorca, O, Lea, S
Формат: Journal article
Язык:English
Опубликовано: Elsevier 2011
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