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Regulatory mechanisms of connexin26.
Neuroscience - 27 Mar 2025
Ke Yihan, Liu Xiaozhou, Sun Yu
Abstract excerpt
Connexins are essential for cellular communication and play a critical role in various physiological processes, including hearing. Connexin26 (Cx26), encoded by the GJB2 gene, is a key component of cochlear gap junctions and is vital for potassium recycling and ATP release-both of which are vital for auditory function. Mutations in GJB2 are the primary cause of sensorineural hearing loss. However, the phenotypic...
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