Sarcoglycans

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Sarcoglycans


A family of transmembrane dystrophin-associated proteins that plays a role in the membrane association of the DYSTROPHIN-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN COMPLEX. Mutations abolishing the expression of sarcoglycans result in LIMB-GIRDLE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY.


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