Desmoglein-3

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

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

**Synonyms:** - 130 kDa Pemphigus Vulgaris Antigen - Cadherin Family Member 6 - DESMOGLEIN 3 - DSG3 - Desmoglein 3 - PVA