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    GlossaryDesmoplakin (DSP gene)

    protein essential for cell adhesion in skin and heart tissues

    Desmoplakin is a protein crucial for the structural integrity of cells, particularly in tissues that experience mechanical stress, like the skin and heart. It is a key component of desmosomes, which are specialized cell structures that anchor cells together. Mutations in the DSP gene, which encodes desmoplakin, can lead to conditions such as arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy and certain skin disorders.

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