Purposes: Gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) exhibits a key role in maintaining
the homeostasis of articular cartilage. Connexin43 (Cx43) protein is predominant in the …

Abstract Connexin 43 (Cx43)-mediated gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC)
plays a crucial role in the pathology and physiology of joint tissues. Transforming growth …

Gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) is indispensable for the maintenance of
physiological balance in articular cartilage. Transforming growth factor-β3 (TGF-β3), an …

Objectives Connexin‐mediated functional gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC)
has a vital role in development, homeostasis and pathology. Transforming growth factor‐β1 …

Purposes Gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) is essential for articular cartilage
to respond appropriately to physical or biological stimuli and maintain homeostasis …

Gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) is essential for regulating the development
of the organism and sustaining the internal environmental homeostasis of multi-cellular …

Objective This study investigated whether chondrocytes within the cartilage matrix have the
capacity to communicate through intercellular connections mediated by voltage-gated gap …

Background Gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) plays an important role in cell
growth, development and homeostasis. Connexin 43 (Cx43) is an important half-channel …

Connexin 43 (Cx43)-mediated gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) has been
shown to be important in regulating multiple functions of bone cells. Transforming growth …

Objective The development of chondrocytic cell lines has enabled the investigation of the
role of cellular phenotype and mechanisms in articular cartilage biology and …