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Symbol C3 contributors: mct - updated : 12-10-2021
HGNC name complement component 3
HGNC id 1318
ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
corresponding disease(s) C3D
related resource C3base - Mutation registry for C3 deficiency
Other morbid association(s)
TypeGene ModificationChromosome rearrangementProtein expressionProtein Function
constitutional germinal mutation      
in C3 glomerulopathy
constitutional        
mitigates the phagocytosis of photoreceptors by macrophages in the outer retina
Susceptibility
  • to age-related macular degeneration (ARMD9)
  • to cardiometabolic diseases
  • Variant & Polymorphism other
  • R102G polymorphism increases risk of age-related macular degeneration
  • specific C3 polymorphisms have been shown to predict future cardiovascular events
  • Candidate gene
    Marker
    Therapy target
    SystemTypeDisorderPubmed
    bloodcoagulation 
    C3 binds fibrinogen beta-chain and disruption of fibrinogen-C3 interactionenhances fibrinolysis, which represents a potential novel target tool to reduce thrombosis in high risk individuals
    ANIMAL & CELL MODELS