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'''CD59''' ('''Cluster of Differentiation 59''') is a protein which attaches to host cells via a GPI anchor. CD59 can prevent the formation of complement membrane attack complex via binding to complement C8 or C9. | '''CD59''' ('''Cluster of Differentiation 59''') is a protein which attaches to host cells via a GPI anchor. CD59 can prevent the formation of complement membrane attack complex via binding to complement C8 or C9. | ||
== Relevance == | |||
HIV, vaccinia and cytomegalovirus incorporate human CD59 into their envelope thus preventing their lysis by complement. | |||
== Disease == | == Disease == | ||