Gap junctions, which are mainly composed of connexin units, play an indispensable role in
cell morphogenesis, proliferation, migration, adhesion and differentiation of osteoblast …

Osteocytes are the main sensitive cells in bone remodeling due to their potent functional cell
processes from the mineralized bone matrix to the bone surface and the bone marrow …

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

Connexins and pannexins are two families of channel forming proteins that are able to pass
small molecules to achieve communication between cells. While connexins have been …

Gap junction (GJ) has been indicated to have an intimate correlation with adhesion junction.
However, the direct interaction between them partially remains elusive. In the current study …

Platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB)/platelet-derived growth factor receptor-β
(PDGFR-β) pathway is conventionally considered as an important pathway to promote …

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

Aim To explore the influence of PDGF‐AA on cell communication between human dental
pulp stem cells (DPSCs) by characterizing gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) …

Gap junction intercellular communication in osteocytes plays an important role in bone
remodeling in response to mechanical loading; however, the responsible molecular …

Tooth ankylosis is a pathological condition of periodontal ligament (PDL) restoration after
tooth replantation. Platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) has been proposed as a …