Extracellular Cysteine in Connexins: Role as Redox Sensors

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. Similarly, the opening of gap junction channels permits the diffusional exchange of ions and molecu...

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Main Authors: Retamal, Mauricio A., García, Isaac E., Pinto, Bernardo I., Pupo, Amaury, Báez, David, Stehberg, Jimmy, Del Rio, Rodrigo, González, Carlos
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4729916/