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Complement C7  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A 93-kDa serum glycoprotein encoded by C7 gene. It is a polypeptide chain with 28 disulfide bridges. In the formation of MEMBRANE ATTACK COMPLEX; C7 is the next component to bind the C5b-6 complex forming a trimolecular complex C5b-7 which is lipophilic, resembles an integral membrane protein, and serves as an anchor for the late complement components, C8 and C9.

Entry terms

  • C7 Complement
  • Complement 7
  • Complement Component 7

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • Composant C7 du complément
  • Facteur C7 du complément
  • Fraction C7 du complément

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-M19XPL9T-6

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