NCIt definition : Human DSP wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 6p24 and is approximately
45 kb in length. This allele, which encodes desmoplakin protein, plays a role in the
regulation of protein-protein interactions in desmosome junctions. Mutations in the
gene are associated with several keratodermas and cardiomyopathies.;
NCIt note : Mutation of the DSP gene is associated with autoimmune paraneoplastic pemphigus, palmoplantar
keratoderma striate type 2, cardiomyopathy dilated with woolly hair and keratoderma,
familial arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia type 8, skin fragility-woolly
hair syndrome, and lethal acantholytic epidermolysis bullosa.;