Beta-Sarcoglycan

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

**Definition:** Beta-sarcoglycan (318 aa, ~35 kDa) is encoded by the human SGCB gene. This protein is involved in transmembrane linkages between the extracellular matrix and the sarcolemmal cytoskeleton in muscle fibers.

**Synonyms:** - 43 kDa Dystrophin-Associated Glycoprotein - 43DAG - A3b - Beta-SG - SGCB - Sarcoglycan Beta