complement membrane attack complexes

A form of complement membrane attack complex — A formation of transmembrane channels on the surface of a pathogenic bacterial cell that disrupts the phospholipid bilayer of the target cell resulting in its destruction.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of complement membrane attack complex
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