Term Name:	dystrophin-associated glycoprotein complex
Synonyms:	DGC, dystrophin glycoprotein complex
Definition:	A multiprotein complex that forms a strong mechanical link between the cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix; typical of, but not confined to, muscle cells. The complex is composed of transmembrane, cytoplasmic, and extracellular proteins, including dystrophin, sarcoglycans, dystroglycan, dystrobrevins, syntrophins, sarcospan, caveolin-3, and NO synthase.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0016010]    QuickGO    AmiGO