Alpha-Sarcoglycan

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

**Definition:** Alpha-sarcoglycan (387 aa, ~43 kDa) is encoded by the human SGCA gene. This protein plays a role in the stabilization of muscle fiber membranes.

**Synonyms:** - 50 kDa Dystrophin-Associated Glycoprotein - 50DAG - Adhalin - Alpha-SG - Dystroglycan-2 - SGCA - Sarcoglycan Alpha