Altered intercellular communication in lung fibroblast cultures from patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Altered intercellular communication in lung fibroblast cultures from patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Rationale</p> <p>Gap junctions are membrane channels formed by an array of connexins which links adjacent cells realizing an electro- metabolic synapse. Connexin-mediated communication is crucial in the regulation of cell growth, differentiation, and...

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Main Authors: Crimi Nunzio, Gili Elisa, Tomaselli Valerio, Mastruzzo Claudio, Failla Marco, Trovato-Salinaro Elisa, Trovato-Salinaro Angela, Condorelli Daniele, Vancheri Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-09-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/122

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