| Name: | myelinating Schwann cell |
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| Synonyms: | Schwann cells |
| Definition: | A neuroglial cell of the peripheral nervous system which forms the insulating myelin sheaths of peripheral axons. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009135] |
| Name: | membrane attack complex |
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| 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 |