Desmoglein
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The desmogleins are a family of cadherin
s consisting of proteins DSG1, DSG2, DSG3, and DSG4
. They play a role in the formation of desmosome
s that join cells to one another.
Cadherin
Cadherins are a class of type-1 transmembrane proteins. They play important roles in cell adhesion, ensuring that cells within tissues are bound together. They are dependent on calcium ions to function, hence their name.The cadherin superfamily includes cadherins, protocadherins, desmogleins, and...
s consisting of proteins DSG1, DSG2, DSG3, and DSG4
DSG4
Desmoglein-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DSG4 gene.-Further reading:...
. They play a role in the formation of desmosome
Desmosome
A desmosome , also known as macula adherens , is a cell structure specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion...
s that join cells to one another.