membrane attack complex
English
Noun
membrane attack complex (plural membrane attack complexes)
- (immunology) 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.
Translations
structure formed on the surface of a pathogen cell membrane
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