Desmoglein-1, Cadherin family member 4, Desmosomal glycoprotein 1, Pemphigus foliaceus antigen, DG1, DGI, DSG1, CDHF4
Desmogleins (dsgs) are type I membrane proteins that are important for cell adhesion and are expressed in great abundance at the desmosomes, which are adhesive cell junctions. DSG1 is a component of intercellular desmosome junctions. Involved in the interaction of plaque proteins and intermediate filaments mediating cell-cell adhesion.