| Gene Symbol | C9 |
| Entrez Gene ID | 735 |
| Full Name | complement C9 |
| Synonyms | ARMD15,C9D |
| General protein information |
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| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
| Genome | |
| Summary | This gene encodes the final component of the complement system. It participates in the formation of the Membrane Attack Complex (MAC). The MAC assembles on bacterial membranes to form a pore, permitting disruption of bacterial membrane organization. Mutations in this gene cause component C9 deficiency. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2009]. |
| Disorder MIM: | |
| Disorder Html: | C9 deficiency, 613825 (3); {Macular degeneration, age-related, 15, susceptibility to}, 615591 (3) |

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