Article
Association between C1019T polymorphism of connexin37 and acute myocardial infarction: a study in patients from Sicily.
International journal of cardiology - 10 Jul 2005
Listì Florinda, Candore Giuseppina, Lio Domenico, Russo Mariangela, Colonna-Romano Giuseppina, Caruso Marco, Hoffmann Enrico, Caruso Calogero
Abstract excerpt
During atherogenesis, a critical role is played by intercellular communication via gap junctions, cell membrane channels linking the cytoplasmic compartments of adjacent cells. The component protein subunits of these channels, called connexin (Cx), belong to a multigene family. Cx37 is involved in growth, regeneration after injury and ageing of the endothelial cells, suggesting its role in atherosclerosis. The...
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