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Desmoglein-3

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Desmoglein-3 (999 aa, ~108 kDa) is encoded by the human DSG3 gene. This protein plays a role in desmosome-mediated cell-cell adhesion. [ ]

Term info

Label

Desmoglein-3

Synonyms
  • 130 kDa Pemphigus Vulgaris Antigen
  • Cadherin Family Member 6
  • Desmoglein-3
  • PVA
DesignNote

Desmoglein-3 has been identified as the autoantigen involved in pemphigus vulgaris.

OMIM Number

169615

Preferred Name

Desmoglein-3

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

Swiss Prot

P32926

UMLS CUI

C0113222

code

C101150