Human Marrow Stromal Cells Enhance Connexin43 Gap Junction Intercellular Communication in Cultured Astrocytes
Human marrow stromal cells (hMSCs) provide functional benefit in rats subjected to stroke. Astrocytes are coupled into a cellular network via gap junction channels, predominantly composed of connexin-43 (Cx43) proteins. Astrocytes are believed to play a vital role in neuroprotection by providing ene...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2005-02-01
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Series: | Cell Transplantation |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3727/000000005783983205 |