Desmoglein-3 (clone DSG3/1535), anti-human

Background:
Recognizes a protein of 130kDa, identified as Desmoglein-3 (DSG3). This MAb is highly specific to Desmoglein-3 and does not cross-react with other members of the Desmoglein-family. DSG3 is a calcium-binding transmembrane glycoprotein component of desmosomes in vertebrate epithelial cells. Research has shown that DSG3 has a very high sensitivity (>80%) and specificity (100%) in recognizing squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC). Therefore, DSG3 is considered a very important marker for lung SqCC and can be a useful ancillary marker to separate SqCC from other subtypes of lung cancer. Moreover, studies have shown that DSG3 expression in lung SqCC may indicate a poor prognosis.

Other Names:
130kDa pemphigus vulgaris antigen (PVA); Balding (Bal); Cadherin family member 6 (CDHF6); Desmoglein-3 (DSG3)

Antigen Type:
Recombinant protein

Gene Name: DSG3 (HGNC:3050)
Gene ID: 1830
Primary Accession: P32926
Other Accession: 1925