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The M34A mutant of Connexin26 reveals active conductance states in pore-suspending membranes.
Journal of structural biology - 1 Oct 2009
Gassmann Oliver, Kreir Mohamed, Ambrosi Cinzia, Pranskevich Jennifer, Oshima Atsunori, Röling Christian, Sosinsky Gina, Fertig Niels, Steinem Claudia
Abstract excerpt
Connexin26 (Cx26) is a member of the connexin family, the building blocks for gap junction intercellular channels. These dodecameric assemblies are involved in gap junction-mediated cell-cell communication allowing the passage of ions and small molecules between two neighboring cells. Mutations in Cx26 lead to the disruption of gap junction-mediated intercellular communication with consequences such as hearing...
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