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Caveolin 3

MESHD051244

A caveolin that is expressed exclusively in MUSCLE CELLS and is sufficient to form CAVEOLAE in SARCOLEMMA. Mutations in caveolin 3 are associated with multiple muscle diseases including DISTAL MYOPATHY and LIMB-GIRDLE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY.

Synonyms

  • Caveolin-3
  • M-Caveolin
  • Muscle Caveolin
  • Caveolin, Muscle

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:24:57.741Z