Connexins: sensors and regulators of cell cycling
M Vinken, E Decrock, E De Vuyst, R Ponsaerts… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2011 - Elsevier
It is nowadays well established that gap junctions are critical gatekeepers of cell
proliferation, by controlling the intercellular exchange of essential growth regulators. In …
proliferation, by controlling the intercellular exchange of essential growth regulators. In …
Connexins and pannexins: Important players in tumorigenesis, metastasis and potential therapeutics
Since their characterization more than five decades ago, gap junctions and their structural
proteins—the connexins—have been associated with cancer cell growth. During that period …
proteins—the connexins—have been associated with cancer cell growth. During that period …
Connexins and their channels in cell growth and cell death
M Vinken, T Vanhaecke, P Papeleu, S Snykers… - Cellular signalling, 2006 - Elsevier
Direct communication between cells, mediated by gap junctions, is nowadays considered as
an indispensable mechanism in the maintenance of cellular homeostasis. In fact, gap …
an indispensable mechanism in the maintenance of cellular homeostasis. In fact, gap …
[HTML][HTML] Non-channel functions of connexins in cell growth and cell death
M Vinken, E Decrock, L Leybaert, G Bultynck… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2012 - Elsevier
Cellular communication mediated by gap junction channels and hemichannels, both
composed of connexin proteins, constitutes two acknowledged regulatory platforms in the …
composed of connexin proteins, constitutes two acknowledged regulatory platforms in the …
Introduction: connexins, pannexins and their channels as gatekeepers of organ physiology
M Vinken - Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 2015 - Springer
Homeostasis relies on the intimate interplay between extracellular, intracellular and
intercellular signaling networks. Direct communication between adjacent cells is mediated …
intercellular signaling networks. Direct communication between adjacent cells is mediated …
Connexins: a myriad of functions extending beyond assembly of gap junction channels
HA Dbouk, RM Mroue, ME El-Sabban… - Cell Communication and …, 2009 - Springer
Connexins constitute a large family of trans-membrane proteins that allow intercellular
communication and the transfer of ions and small signaling molecules between cells …
communication and the transfer of ions and small signaling molecules between cells …
[HTML][HTML] Gap junction and hemichannel-independent actions of connexins on cell and tissue functions–an update
Connexins, a family of transmembrane proteins, are components of both gap junction
channels and hemichannels, which mediate the exchange of ions and small molecules …
channels and hemichannels, which mediate the exchange of ions and small molecules …
Biological role of connexin intercellular channels and hemichannels
R Kar, N Batra, MA Riquelme, JX Jiang - Archives of biochemistry and …, 2012 - Elsevier
Gap junctions (GJ) and hemichannels (HC) formed from the protein subunits called
connexins are transmembrane conduits for the exchange of small molecules and ions …
connexins are transmembrane conduits for the exchange of small molecules and ions …
Non-canonical roles of connexins
R Van Campenhout, A Cooreman, K Leroy… - Progress in biophysics …, 2020 - Elsevier
Graphical abstract Gap junctions mediate cellular communication and homeostasis by
controlling the intercellular exchange of small and hydrophilic molecules and ions. Gap …
controlling the intercellular exchange of small and hydrophilic molecules and ions. Gap …