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Compound heterozygosity of the novel c.292C>T (p.R98W) and the c.35delG GJB2 mutations in postlingual, non-syndromic, sensorineural deafness.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology - 1 Apr 2012
Petersen Michael B, Grigoriadou Maria, Economides John, Kokotas Haris
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OBJECTIVES: Connexins (Cxs) are membrane-spanning proteins that co-assemble into intercellular gap junction channels. Gap junction channels mediate electrical and biochemical communication between adjacent cells and play vital roles as mediators of intercellular molecular signaling. Cx-linked deafness highlights the key role of gap junctions in the physiological processes of hearing. Co-localization of Cxs with...
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