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 mol...
Retamal, M.A.
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García, I.E.
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Pinto, B.I.
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Pupo, A.
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Báez, D.
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Stehberg, J.
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Del Rio, R.
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González, C.
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[Extracellular cysteine in connexins: Role as redox sensors]
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Extracellular cysteine in connexins: Role as redox sensors
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gaseous transmitter that is known to be involved in several physiological processes, but surprisingly it is also becoming a promising molecule to treat several pathologies including stroke and cancer. CO can cross the plasma membrane and activate guanylate cyclase, incre...
Connexins are membrane proteins that form hemichannels and gap junction channels at the plasma
membrane. Through these channels connexins participate in autocrine and paracrine intercellular
communication. Connexin-based channels are tightly regulated by membrane potential,
phosphorylation, pH, r...
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 mol...