Types of expression and localization of desmin, ubiquitin and desmin mRNA in cardiomyocytes of patients with IDCM
| Types of expression and localization | ||||
| Desmin | ||||
| Type | I | IIA | IIB | III |
| Localization | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm |
| Expression | Even, weak | Intensive | Intensive, aggregates | Weak/absent |
| Ubiquitin | ||||
| Type | A | B | C | D |
| Localization | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm and nucleus | Cytoplasm |
| Expression | Even, weak | Intensive | Intensive | Weak/absent |
| Desmin mRNA | ||||
| Type | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Localization | Cytoplasm and nucleus | Cytoplasm and nucleus | Cytoplasm and nucleus | Cytoplasm |
| Expression | Even, weak | Uneven, and mainly in the nucleus | Even, intensive | Weak/absent |
IDCM, idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.