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GO: Cellular Component
dystrophin-associated glycoprotein complex
- Term ID
- GO:0016010
- Synonyms
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- DGC
- dystrophin glycoprotein complex
- Definition
- A multiprotein complex that forms a strong mechanical link between the cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix; typical of, but not confined to, muscle cells. The complex is composed of transmembrane, cytoplasmic, and extracellular proteins, including dystrophin, sarcoglycans, dystroglycan, dystrobrevins, syntrophins, sarcospan, caveolin-3, and NO synthase. (2)
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Phenotype
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