membrane attack complex en · NOUN
Meanings
- A structure, typically formed on the surface of a pathogen cell membrane as a result of the activation of the host's complement system, creating transmembrane channels that disrupt the cell membrane, leading to cell lysis and death.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| membrane attack complexes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
MAC · TCC · terminal complement complex
Translations (1)
hu membránkárosító komplex (structure formed on the surface of a pathogen cell membrane)