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Summary
| Name |  C8A
|
| Full Name | Complement component C8 alpha chain |
| Synonyms | Complement component 8 subunit alpha | |
| Primary ID | P07357 |
| Links |  -  -  |
| Type | protein |
| Relations | 1 |
| Function | Constituent of the membrane attack complex (MAC) that plays a key role in the innate and adaptive immune response by forming pores in the plasma membrane of target cells. C8A inserts into the target membrane, but does not form pores by itself. |
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Relations
| Regulator | Mechanism | target | score ℹ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | C8A | form complex 
binding
|
Membrane attack complex | 0.575 |
| Publications: | 1 | Organism: | In Vitro | |