Formation of functional gap junctions in amniotic fluid-derived stem cells induced by transmembrane co-culture with neonatal rat cardiomyocytes [PDF]
, 2013 Amniotic fluid-derived stem cells (AFSC) have been reported to differentiate into cardiomyocyte-like cells and form gap junctions when directly mixed and cultured with neonatal rat ventricular myocytes (NRVM).
Augustini, Emily +4 more
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RhoA GTPase switch controls Cx43-hemichannel activity through the contractile system [PDF]
, 2012 ATP-dependent paracrine signaling, mediated via the release of ATP through plasma membrane-embedded hemichannels of the connexin family, coordinates a synchronized response between neighboring cells.
Bultynck, Geert +7 more
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Cues to opening mechanisms from in silico electric field excitation of cx26 hemichannel and in vitro mutagenesis studies in HeLa transfectans [PDF]
, 2018 Connexin channels play numerous essential roles in virtually every organ by mediating solute exchange between adjacent cells, or between cytoplasm and extracellular milieu.
Bruno, Francesca +7 more
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Biomedicines, 2023 Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Although its pathogenesis is not fully understood, connexins (Cxs) and pannexins (Panx) could be involved in the process of fibrosis. We analyzed
Berna Pavic +5 more
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Extracellular cysteine in connexins: Role as redox sensors [PDF]
, 2016 Indexación: Scopus.Connexin-based channels comprise hemichannels and gap junction channels. The opening of hemichannels allow for the flux of ions and molecules from the extracellular space into the cell and vice versa.
Báez, D. +7 more
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Altered intercellular communication in lung fibroblast cultures from patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis [PDF]
, 2006 Rationale Gap junctions are membrane channels formed by an array of connexins which links adjacent cells realizing an electro- metabolic synapse.
M Selman +44 more
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Gating and regulation of connexin 43 (Cx43) hemichannels [PDF]
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2003 Connexin 43 (Cx43) nonjunctional or “unapposed” hemichannels can open under physiological or pathological conditions. We characterize hemichannels comprised of Cx43 or Cx43-EGFP (Cx43 with enhanced GFP fused to the C terminus) expressed in HeLa cells. Channel opening was induced at potentials greater than +60 mV.
Contreras, JE +3 more
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Angewandte Chemie, EarlyView.Current interest in artificial cell research underscores its potential to deepen our understanding of life's fundamental processes. This review highlights advances in bottom‐up coacervate‐based artificial cell engineering via combined integration of cellular hallmarks.
Arjan Hazegh Nikroo +3 more
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The Role of Connexin 43 in Lung Disease
Life, 2020 The term lung disease describes a broad category of disorders that impair lung function. More than 35 million Americans have a preventable chronic lung disease with high mortality rates due to limited treatment efficacy.
Julie A. Swartzendruber +2 more
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Molecular and functional characterization of gap junctions in the avian inner ear. [PDF]
, 2006 To analyze the fundamental role of gap junctions in the vertebrate inner ear, we examined molecular and functional characteristics of gap junctional communication (GJC) in the auditory and vestibular system of the chicken.
Becker, D, Forge, A, Nickel, R
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