CD59 Glycoprotein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** CD59 glycoprotein (128 aa, ~14 kDa) is encoded by the human CD59 gene. This protein is involved in the inhibition of the assembly of the membrane attack complex in the complement cascade.

**Synonyms:** - 1F5 Antigen - 20 kDa Homologous Restriction Factor - CD Antigen CD59 - CD59 - CD59 Antigen - CD59 Protein - HRF-20 - HRF20 - Human Leukocyte Antigen MIC11 - MAC-IP - MAC-Inhibitory Protein - MACIF - MEM43 Antigen - MIRL - Membrane Attack Complex Inhibition Factor - Membrane Inhibitor of Reactive Lysis - Protectin