[HTML][HTML] Gap junctions
Gap junctions are essential to the function of multicellular animals, which require a high
degree of coordination between cells. In vertebrates, gap junctions comprise connexins and …
degree of coordination between cells. In vertebrates, gap junctions comprise connexins and …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
Butyrate reduces high-fat diet-induced metabolic alterations, hepatic steatosis and pancreatic beta cell and intestinal barrier dysfunctions in prediabetic mice
VA Matheus, LCS Monteiro… - Experimental …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
In this study, we investigated the effect of diet supplementation with sodium butyrate (5%
w/w), a short-chain fatty acid produced by the intestinal microbiota, on metabolic parameters …
w/w), a short-chain fatty acid produced by the intestinal microbiota, on metabolic parameters …
[HTML][HTML] Regulation of connexin expression by transcription factors and epigenetic mechanisms
M Oyamada, K Takebe, Y Oyamada - Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) …, 2013 - Elsevier
Gap junctions are specialized cell–cell junctions that directly link the cytoplasm of
neighboring cells. They mediate the direct transfer of metabolites and ions from one cell to …
neighboring cells. They mediate the direct transfer of metabolites and ions from one cell to …
[HTML][HTML] Correlations of differentially expressed gap junction connexins Cx26, Cx30, Cx32, Cx43 and Cx46 with breast cancer progression and prognosis
Background and Aims Connexins and their cell membrane channels contribute to the control
of cell proliferation and compartmental functions in breast glands and their deregulation is …
of cell proliferation and compartmental functions in breast glands and their deregulation is …
[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 …
Effects of dietary NEXT ENHANCE® 150 on growth performance and expression of immune and intestinal integrity related genes in gilthead sea bream (Sparus …
J Pérez-Sánchez, L Benedito-Palos, I Estensoro… - Fish & shellfish …, 2015 - Elsevier
Gilthead sea bream juveniles were fed different doses (0, 50, 100, 200, 300 ppm) of NEXT
ENHANCE® 150 (NE) for 9 weeks. Feed gain ratio (FGR) was improved by a 10% with all …
ENHANCE® 150 (NE) for 9 weeks. Feed gain ratio (FGR) was improved by a 10% with all …
Physiological and physiopathological aspects of connexins and communicating gap junctions in spermatogenesis
G Pointis, J Gilleron, D Carette… - … Transactions of the …, 2010 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Spermatogenesis is a highly regulated process of germ cell proliferation and differentiation,
starting from spermatogonia to spermatocytes and giving rise to spermatids, the future …
starting from spermatogonia to spermatocytes and giving rise to spermatids, the future …
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 …