The role of gap junctions in diabetic wound healing
The process of wound healing is slow in diabetes, often resulting in infection or chronic wounds that can lead to amputation. Cell-cell communication through the gap junction protein connexin 43 (Cx43) and the dynamic regulation of Cx43 expression play pivotal roles in the wound healing process. Acu...
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University College London (University of London)
2008
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.499034 |