Name | dystrophin-associated glycoprotein complex |
ID | GO_0016010 |
collection_id | Cellular component |
Exact synonym | DGC, dystrophin glycoprotein complex |
Description | 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. |
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