Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable cytoskeletal protein binding activity and identical protein binding activity. Involved in nuclear envelope organization. Located in several cellular components, including Z disc; fascia adherens; and sarcolemma. Colocalizes with intermediate filament. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; cardiovascular system; embryo mesenchyme; musculature; and nephron. Used to study cardiomyopathy; dilated cardiomyopathy 1I; and myofibrillar myopathy 1. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in intrinsic cardiomyopathy (multiple) and myopathy (multiple). Orthologous to human DES (desmin).
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