Desmoglein

Desmoglein
Identifiers
SymbolDSG
InterProIPR009123
Membranome243

The desmogleins are a family of desmosomal cadherins consisting of proteins DSG1, DSG2, DSG3, and DSG4. They play a role in the formation of desmosomes that join cells to one another.[1]

  1. ^ Kline, Crystal F.; Mohler, Peter J. (2013-01-01), Bennett, Vann (ed.), "Chapter Four - Evolving Form to Fit Function: Cardiomyocyte Intercalated Disc and Transverse-Tubule Membranes", Current Topics in Membranes, Functional Organization of Vertebrate Plasma Membrane, 72, Academic Press: 121–158, doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-417027-8.00004-0, PMID 24210429, retrieved 2020-10-23