NCIt synonyms : 130 kDa Pemphigus Vulgaris Antigen; Cadherin Family Member 6; PVA; Desmoglein 3; DSG3;
NCIt 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.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: An antigen of the cell-cell adhesion protein encoded by the DSG3 gene. It can
be considered as an autoantigen and is commonly associated with autoimmune disease
pemphigus vulgaris.;
NCIt note : Desmoglein-3 has been identified as the autoantigen involved in pemphigus vulgaris.;