PKP2


Description

The PKP2 gene provides instructions for making a protein called plakophilin-2. This protein is a crucial component of desmosomes, specialized cell junctions that hold cells together in tissues. Desmosomes are particularly important in the heart, where they help maintain the structural integrity of the heart muscle. Mutations in the PKP2 gene can disrupt desmosome function, leading to a range of heart conditions.

Associated Diseases

Did you know?

Mutations in the PKP2 gene are more common in individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.


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