Cat#:PA-3167F;Product Name:Mouse Anti-Desmoglein 3 Antibody;Synonym:DSG3; desmoglein 3; PVA; CDHF6; cadherin family member 6; pemphigus vulgaris antigen; 130-kD pemphigus vulgaris antigen; 130 kDa pemphigus vulgaris antigen; desmoglein 3 (pemphigus vulgaris antigen); Cadherin family member 6; DKFZp686P23184; desmoglein-3; OTTHUMP00000162828;Background:Desmoglein 3 (DSG3) is a calcium-binding transmembrane glycoprotein component of desmosomes in vertebrate epithelial cells. Desmosomes are cell-cell junctions between epithelial, myocardial, and certain other cell types. Currently, three desmoglein subfamily members have been identified and all are members of the cadherin cell adhesion molecule superfamily. These desmoglein gene family members are located in a cluster on chromosome 18. This protein has been identified as the auto antigen of the autoimmune skin blistering disease pemphigus vulgaris. Lung studies have shown that DSG3 had a sensitivity and specificity of 83% and 100% respectively, in detecting squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) versus adenocarcinoma. Thus, DSG3 is a first class marker for lung SqCC and can be a useful ancillary marker to separate SqCC from other subtypes of lung cancer. Other studies have shown that DSG3 expression in Lung SqCC indicated a poor prognosis in lung cancers and portends a more aggressive clinical outcome.;Description:Mouse Anti-Desmoglein 3 Monoclonal Antibody;Host Species:Mouse;Species Reactivity:Human;Clone#:BC22;Isotype:IgG1;Application:IHC;Storage:Store antibody products at 2-8°C. For long term storage, aliquot and freeze at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles;Usage:For Lab Research Use Only;