Complement C6

**Definition:** A 105-kDa serum glycoprotein with significant homology to the other late complement components, C7-C9. It is a polypeptide chain cross-linked by 32 disulfide bonds. C6 is the next complement component to bind to the membrane-bound COMPLEMENT C5B in the assembly of MEMBRANE ATTACK COMPLEX. It is encoded by gene C6.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.124.486.274.550

**Synonyms:** - C6 Complement - Complement 6 - Complement Component 6