CFB

Immune System · Complement Activation & Opsonization

How does CFB help amplify a complement response?

CFB makes factor B, which contributes to an enzyme complex in the alternative complement pathway. That complex helps activate more C3, strengthening an ongoing immune response.

Common Gene Name
complement factor B
NCBI Gene ID
629
Chromosome
6

Clinical Evidence Status

Disease evidence limited or conflicting

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
atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome with B factor anomalyClinGen gene-disease validityModerateAutosomal dominantView source
2023-07-02
C3 glomerulonephritisClinGen gene-disease validityLimitedAutosomal dominantView source
2024-11-27

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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