DSC3

A component of desmosome cell-cell junctions which are required for positive regulation of cellular adhesion (By similarity). Required for cell-cell adhesion in the epidermis, as a result required for the maintenance of the dermal cohesion and the dermal barrier function. Required for cell-cell adhesion of epithelial cell layers surrounding the telogen hair club, as a result plays an important role in telogen hair shaft anchorage (By similarity). Essential for successful completion of embryo compaction and embryo development (By similarity)..

Function from UniProtKB (Q14574), read 2026-09-23. CC BY 4.0.