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)