C8B wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human C8B wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p32.2 and is approximately 37 kb in length. This allele, which encodes complement component C8 beta chain protein, is involved in complement-mediated immune responses. Mutation of the gene is associated with type 2 C8 deficiency.

**Synonyms:** - C82 - Complement C8 Beta Chain wt Allele - Complement Component 8, Beta Polypeptide Gene - Complement Component 8, Beta Subunit Gene