Diverse functions of vertebrate gap junctions.

doi:10.1016/s0962-8924(98)01372-5

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Diverse functions of vertebrate gap junctions.

Trends in cell biology - 1 Dec 1998

Simon A M, Goodenough D A

Abstract excerpt

Gap junctions are clusters of intercellular channels between adjacent cells. The channels are formed by the direct apposition of oligomeric transmembrane proteins, permitting the direct exchange of ions and small molecules (< 1 kDa) between cells without involvement of the extracellular space. Ve...

Topics

Animals
Connexins
Female
Gap Junctions
Heart Conduction System
Humans
Infertility, Female
Mice
Mice, Knockout
Mutation
Phenotype

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