Salta al contenuto principale

sarcoglycan gamma

L SGCG gene provides instructions for making the gamma component (subunit) of a group of proteins called the sarcoglycan protein complex. The sarcoglycan protein complex is located in the membrane surrounding muscle cells. It helps maintain the structure of muscle tissue by attaching (binding) to and stabilizing the dystrophin complex, which is made up of proteins called dystrophins and dystroglycans. The large dystrophin complex strengthens muscle fibers and protects them from injury as muscles tense (contract) and relax. It acts as an anchor, connecting each muscle cell's structural framework (cytoskeleton) with the lattice of proteins and other molecules outside the cell (extracellular matrix).

Normal function

L SGCG gene provides instructions for making the gamma component (subunit) of a group of proteins called the sarcoglycan protein complex. The sarcoglycan protein complex is located in the membrane surrounding muscle cells. It helps maintain the structure of muscle tissue by attaching (binding) to and stabilizing the dystrophin complex, which is made up of proteins called dystrophins and dystroglycans. The large dystrophin complex strengthens muscle fibers and protects them from injury as muscles tense (contract) and relax. It acts as an anchor, connecting each muscle cell's structural framework (cytoskeleton) with the lattice of proteins and other molecules outside the cell (extracellular matrix).

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Altri nomi

35 kDa dystrophin-associated glycoprotein

35DAG

35kD dystrophin-associated glycoprotein

A4

DAGA4

DMDA

DMDA1

gamma sarcoglycan

gamma-sarcoglycan

gamma-SG

LGMD2C

MAM

MGC130048

sarcoglycan, gamma (35kDa dystrophin-associated glycoprotein)

SCARMD2

SCG3

SG-gamma

SGCG_HUMAN

TYPE

Related patient information and medicines

Tubercolosi

Patient information leaflet

Tubercolosi

Having the TB vaccination also helps. Who should have screening tests for tuberculosis. A 'screening test' for TB means testing someone who is well, with no symptoms, for TB. The tests used for screening are a chest X-ray and/or a tuberculin test. A volte un interferon gamma blood test is used as well. In the UK, screening is currently.

Scansione PET

Patient information leaflet

Scansione PET

It is most commonly used to diagnose and assess cancer. Note : the information below is a general guide only. The arrangements, and the way tests are performed, may vary between different hospitals. As positrons are broken down they create gamma rays. These gamma rays sono detected by the scanner, which creates a three-dimensional image. The image.

Neuralgia del trigemino

Patient information leaflet

Neuralgia del trigemino

There are various procedures that can be used to destroy the root of the trigeminal nerve and thus ease symptoms. For example, one procedure is gamma knife surgery (called stereotactic radiosurgery). This uses radiation targeted at the trigeminal nerve root to destroy the nerve root. Stereotactic radiosurgery per nevralgia del trigemino This form of.

Immunizzazione BCG

Patient information leaflet

Immunizzazione BCG

BCG (bacillus Calmette-Guérin) immunisation is used to protect against tuberculosis (TB). It contains a small number of modified TB germs (bacteria). BCG immunisation stimulates body defences to be ready to fight TB bacteria. How does BCG immunisation work. The bacillus Calmette-Guérin immunisation (also known as the BCG) contains a small number.

Test di funzionalità epatica

Patient information leaflet

Test di funzionalità epatica

They are a sensitive way of looking for liver strain or liver damage, as they often show this well before you get any symptoms or problems with your liver. This means that the cause of liver strain or damage can be diagnosed and, often, reversed. Liver function tests are also used for monitoring in cases of known liver inflammation, injury or.

Scintigrafia ossea

Patient information leaflet

Scintigrafia ossea

A scintigrafia ossea is a special type of nuclear medicine procedure that uses radionuclides to create a picture of the bones. Radionuclides are chemicals which emit radioactivity that can be detected by special scanners. A radionuclide (sometimes called a radioisotope or isotope) is a chemical which emits a type of radioactivity called gamma rays. A tiny.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

Storia dell'articolo

Le informazioni su questa pagina sono scritte e revisionate da clinici qualificati.
  • 19 Nov 2025 | Ultima versione
  • 1 Feb 2011 | Pubblicato originariamente

Partecipa alla conversazione

Condividi i tuoi pensieri o esperienze con gli altri nel nostro comunità di pazienti.

Avvertenza: The views expressed in the community do not represent medical advice. For any health concerns, consult your GP or healthcare provider.
verifica idoneità al vaccino antinfluenzale

Chiedi, condividi, connettiti.

Esplora le discussioni, fai domande e condividi esperienze su centinaia di argomenti di salute.

Iscriviti alla newsletter di Patient

La tua dose settimanale di consigli sulla salute chiari e affidabili - scritti per aiutarti a sentirti informato, sicuro e in controllo.

Per favore, inserisci un indirizzo email valido

Abbonandoti accetti i nostri Informativa sulla Privacy. Puoi annullare l'iscrizione in qualsiasi momento. Non vendiamo mai i tuoi dati.