- gap
junction protein system,
where connexins are
sorted by
their α (GJA) and β (GJB) forms, with
additional connexins grouped into the C, D and E groupings...
-
significant sequence homology with
connexins.
Though differing in
sequence to
connexins,
innexins are
similar enough to
connexins to form gap
junctions in vivo...
- type of
connexins are
considered homomeric,
while connexons made of
differing types of
connexins are heteromeric. The ****embly of
connexins destined...
- channels. Proteins,
called connexins,
purified from
fractions of
enriched gap
junctions from
different tissues differ. The
connexins are
designated by their...
-
investigations involving the
connexins demonstrated cells forming a
direct connection with each
other using groups of
connexins but not
connections with the...
-
discrimination between channels formed by
connexins and pannexins.
Probenecid does not
affect channels formed by
connexins, but it
inhibits pannexin-1 channels...
-
adjacent cells.
Connexins span the
plasma membrane 4 times, with amino- and carboxy-terminal
regions facing the cytoplasm.
Connexin genes are expressed...
- PMID 9018031.
Abrams CK, Rash JE (2009). "
Connexins in the
Nervous System". In
Harris A,
Locke D (eds.).
Connexins. New York: Springer. pp. 323–57. doi:10...
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Locke D (2009).
Connexins, A Guide. New York: Springer. p. 574. ISBN 978-1-934115-46-6.
Saffitz JE,
Laing JG,
Yamada KA (Apr 2000). "
Connexin expression and...
-
surrounding X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth
disease are more prevalent.
Connexins are membrane-spanning
proteins that ****emble to form gap
junction channels...
