Antigens, CD59
Synonyms
CD59 Antigen
CD59 Antigens
HRF20
Homologous Restriction Factor 20
MACIF
Membrane Attack Complex Inhibition Factor
Membrane Inhibitor of Reactive Lysis
Protectin
Small glycoproteins found on both hematopoietic and non-hematopoietic cells. CD59 restricts the cytolytic activity of homologous complement by binding to C8 and C9 and blocking the assembly of the membrane attack complex. (From Barclay et al., The Leukocyte Antigen FactsBook, 1993, p234)