Gap junctions, which mediate intercellular communication, are key players in digestive
homeostasis. They are also frequently involved in gastrointestinal and liver pathology. This …

Connexin proteins are abundantly present in the digestive system. They primarily form gap
junctions, which control the intercellular exchange of critical homeostasis regulators. By …

Connexin proteins are the building blocks of hemichannels, which dock further between
adjacent cells to form gap junctions. Gap junctions control the intercellular exchange of …

The liver was among the first organs in which connexin proteins have been identified.
Hepatocytes harbor connexin32 and connexin26, while non-parenchymal liver cells typically …

Homeostasis relies on the intimate interplay between extracellular, intracellular and
intercellular signaling networks. Direct communication between adjacent cells is mediated …

Connexins and pannexins are key players in the control of cellular communication and thus
in the maintenance of tissue homeostasis. Inherent to this function these proteins are …

Connexin (Cx) and pannexin (Panx) proteins form large conductance channels, which
function as regulators of communication between neighbouring cells via gap junctions …

Connexins (Cxs) and pannexins (Panxs) are ubiquitous membrane channel forming
proteins that are critically involved in many aspects of vascular physiology and pathology …

Functional interaction between neurons and glia is an exciting field that has expanded
tremendously during the past decade. Such partnership has multiple impacts on neuronal …

The central nervous system (CNS) is composed of a highly heterogeneous population of
cells. Dynamic interactions between different compartments (neuronal, glial, and vascular …