External Ids for C7 Gene
Previous GeneCards Identifiers for C7 Gene
C7 is a component of the complement system. It participates in the formation of Membrane Attack Complex (MAC). People with C7 deficiency are prone to bacterial infection. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
GeneCards Summary for C7 Gene
C7 (Complement C7) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with C7 include C7 Deficiency and Immunodeficiency Due To A Late Component Of Complement Deficiency. Among its related pathways are Immune response Lectin induced complement pathway and Creation of C4 and C2 activators. An important paralog of this gene is C6.
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot for C7 Gene
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. C7 serves as a membrane anchor.