Desmocollin
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Desmocollin is a type of cadherin
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Specifically, it can refer to one of the following human genes :
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...
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Specifically, it can refer to one of the following human genes :
- DSC1DSC1Desmocollin-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DSC1 gene.-Interactions:DSC1 has been shown to interact with Desmoglein 2.-Further reading:...
- DSC2DSC2Desmocollin-2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DSC2 gene.-External links:* *...
- DSC3DSC3Desmocollin-3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DSC3 gene.- Gene :The desmosomal family members are arranged in two clusters on chromosome 18, occupying less than 650 kb combined...