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Gene information for C8B (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID732
Official gene symbolC8B
Full namecomplement component 8, beta polypeptide
Aliases,MGC163447,
Gene summaryC8 beta is one of the three subunits that comprise the component 8 (C8) of the complement system. C8 participates in the formation of Membrane Attack Complex that results in the lysis of cells. Patients with C8B deficiency are prone to bacteria infection. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 1   Locus: 1p32
Gene position57431688 - 57394883  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size36806 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID120960