Term Name:	membrane attack complex
Synonyms:	MAC, membrane attack complex protein alphaM chain, membrane attack complex protein beta2 chain, TCC, terminal complement complex
Definition:	A protein complex produced by sequentially activated components of the complement cascade inserted into a target cell membrane and forming a pore leading to cell lysis via ion and water flow.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005579]    QuickGO    AmiGO