The desmogleins are a family of cadherins consisting of proteins DSG1, DSG2, DSG3, and DSG4. They play a role in the formation of desmosomes that join cells to one another. ==Pathology== Desmogleins are targeted in the autoimmune disease pemphigus. ...
<cell biology> Transmembrane glycoprotein (165 kD) found in desmosomes. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
Transmembrane glycoprotein (165 kD) found in desmosomes.