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Glial connexin expression and function in the context of Alzheimer's disease.
Biochimica et biophysica acta - 1 Aug 2012
Koulakoff Annette, Mei Xin, Orellana Juan A, Sáez Juan C, Giaume Christian
Abstract excerpt
A hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases is the reactive gliosis characterized by a phenotypic change in astrocytes and microglia. This glial response is associated with modifications in the expression and function of connexins (Cxs), the proteins forming gap junction channels and hemichannels. I...
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