7-Ketocholesterol modulates intercellular communication through gap-junction in bovine lens epithelial cells
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Connexin43 (Cx43) is an integral membrane protein that forms intercellular channels called gap junctions. Intercellular communication in the eye lens relies on an extensive network of gap junctions essential for the maintenance of le...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2004-06-01
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| Series: | Cell Communication and Signaling |
| Online Access: | http://www.biosignaling.com/content/2/1/2 |