membrane attack complex

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membrane attack complex

noun membrane attack complexes

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.
Similar: MAC, terminal complement complex, TCC

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@misc{membrane_attack_complex_2026,
  title = {membrane attack complex},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/membrane%20attack%20complex},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}