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Official Full Name: complement C8 gamma chain
Also known as: C8C
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the lipocalin family. It is one of three subunits that make up complement component 8 (C8), which consists of a disulfide-linked C8 α-γ heterodimer and a non-covalently associated C8 β chain. C8 is involved in the formation of the membrane attack complex (MAC) on the bacterial cell membrane. While subunits α and β play a role in complement-mediated bacterial killing, the γ subunit is not required for bactericidal activity.