The sarcospan-sarcoglycan subcomplex: its importance in striated muscle and vascular tissue

Authors

  • Ramón Mauricio Coral-Vázquez
  • Bladimir Roque Ramírez
  • Carlos Palma-Flores
  • Israel Ramírez-Sánchez
  • Sergio De los Santos
  • Patricia Canto

Keywords:

Sarcoglycan complex, striated muscle, vascular tissue

Abstract

The sarcoglycans are members of a group of transmembrane proteins closely related to a

larger complex of proteins associated with dystrophin (DAPC, Dystrophin Associated Protein

Complex). Initially, four sarcoglycan were described in the sarcolemma of skeletal muscle

fibers (α-, β-, γ- and δ-SG). The SG subcomplex, along with the protein sarcospan and the

subcomplex dystroglycan (DG), is part of a scaffold that binds the extracellular matrix with

the cytoskeleton. All these proteins together protect the cell from mechanical damage dur-

ing contraction the process. Additionally, there are evidences of their participation in signal

dystrophy 2C-F (LGMD 2C-F). Other isoforms of SGs, ε- and ζ-, have not been associated transduction mechanisms. Mutations in these proteins are the cause of limb girdle muscular

with muscular dystrophy; although mutations in ε-SG can cause diseases such as myoclonic dystonia. Deficiency or absence of β-, γ- and δ-SG has been as well associated with dilated cardiomyopathy. In this regard, various studies have revealed the presence of alternate forms of SG complex in vascular smooth muscle and endothelium, and the relevance of these proteins in vascular physiology.

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2026-03-13

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Coral-Vázquez RM, Roque Ramírez B, Palma-Flores C, Ramírez-Sánchez I, De los Santos S, Canto P. The sarcospan-sarcoglycan subcomplex: its importance in striated muscle and vascular tissue. Invest. Discapacidad [Internet]. 2026 Mar. 13 [cited 2026 Mar. 14];5(1):39-45. Available from: https://dsm.inr.gob.mx/indiscap/index.php/INDISCAP/article/view/357

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