C2

Immune System · Complement Activation & Opsonization

What part does C2 play in the body's infection defenses?

C2 makes a component of complement, a coordinated group of immune proteins. Complement helps target invaders and clear debris, with C2 contributing to specific activation steps.

Common Gene Name
complement C2
NCBI Gene ID
717
Chromosome
6

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
Age-related macular degenerationMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2014-06
Complement component 2 deficiencyMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2014-06

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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