C8b Gene Summary [Mouse]

This gene encodes the beta subunit of complement component C8 that participates in the assembly of the complement membrane attack complex. The encoded preproprotein undergoes proteolytic processing to generate the beta subunit, which associates with the alpha and gamma subunits to form a trimeric complement component, C8. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms that may undergo similar proteolytic processing. This gene is located adjacent to the gene encoding the alpha subunit. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2015]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
C8b
Official Name
complement component 8, beta polypeptide [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:88236]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000029656
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 110382 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000029656
Aliases complement component 8, beta polypeptide
Synonyms 4930439B20Rik, C82, C8 beta, C8 β, complement C8 beta chain, complement C8 β chain, complement component 8, beta polypeptide, complement component 8, β polypeptide
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in mouse C8b often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Thrombospondin type 1 repeats
  • Thrombospondin type 1 domain
  • binding protein
  • thrombospondin-1 motif
  • membrane-attack complex / perforin
  • MAC/Perforin domain
  • LDL receptor binding domain
  • LDLa
  • Spondin-like TSP1 domain
  • EGF-like domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the C8b gene in mouse plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • organismal death
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
  • diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatocellular carcinoma
  • diethylnitrosamine-induced liver tumorigenesis
  • liver cancer
  • epithelial cancer
  • hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma
  • complement component C8 deficiency type 2
  • hemolysis
regulated by
  • SL 327
  • TYK2
  • methotrexate
  • HNF1A
  • levodopa
  • phytohemagglutinin
  • liraglutide
  • STAT5B

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space
  • cellular membrane
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse C8b gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • complement activation
  • complement activation, alternative pathway
  • immune response
  • complement activation, classical pathway
  • killing of cells of other organism
  • positive regulation of immune response

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • membrane attack complex
  • extracellular space
  • extracellular vesicular exosome
  • membrane
  • extracellular region
  • plasma membrane

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