C8G wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human C8G wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 9q34.3 and is approximately 2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes complement component C8 gamma chain protein, plays a role in the recruitment of the pore forming protein complement component C9 into the membrane attack complex.

**Synonyms:** - C8C - Complement C8 Gamma Chain wt Allele - Complement Component 8, Gamma Polypeptide Gene - Complement Component 8, Gamma Subunit Gene