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== Function == | == Function == | ||
'''CD59''' ('''Cluster of Differentiation 59''') is a protein which attaches to host cells via a GPI anchor. CD59 can prevent the formation of complement membrane attack complex via binding to complement C8 or C9. | '''CD59''' ('''Cluster of Differentiation 59''') is a protein which attaches to host cells via a GPI anchor. CD59 can prevent the formation of complement membrane attack complex via binding to complement C8 or C9. <ref>PMID:1698710</ref> | ||
== Relevance == | == Relevance == | ||
