Contribution of connexins to the function of the vascular wall
JA Haefliger, P Nicod, P Meda - Cardiovascular research, 2004 - academic.oup.com
Gap junction channels provide an enclosed conduit for direct exchanges of signalling
molecules, including ions and small metabolites between cells. This system of …
molecules, including ions and small metabolites between cells. This system of …
[HTML][HTML] Connexins 40 and 43 are differentially regulated within the kidneys of rats with renovascular hypertension
JA Haefliger, S Demotz, O Braissant, E Suter… - Kidney international, 2001 - Elsevier
Connexins 40 and 43 are differentially regulated within the kidneys of rats with renovascular
hypertension. Background Connexin 40 (Cx40) is a gap junction protein expressed in …
hypertension. Background Connexin 40 (Cx40) is a gap junction protein expressed in …
Connexins in vascular physiology and pathology
AC Brisset, BE Isakson, BR Kwak - Antioxidants & redox signaling, 2009 - liebertpub.com
Cellular interaction in blood vessels is maintained by multiple communication pathways,
including gap junctions. They consist of intercellular channels ensuring direct interaction …
including gap junctions. They consist of intercellular channels ensuring direct interaction …
Connexin40 is essential for the pressure control of renin synthesis and secretion
C Wagner, C De Wit, L Kurtz, C Grünberger… - Circulation …, 2007 - Am Heart Assoc
Renin secretion and synthesis in renal juxtaglomerular cells are controlled by short feed
back loops involving angiotensin II and the intrarenal blood pressure. The operating …
back loops involving angiotensin II and the intrarenal blood pressure. The operating …
Connexin45 is expressed in the juxtaglomerular apparatus and is involved in the regulation of renin secretion and blood pressure
F Hanner, J von Maltzahn, S Maxeiner… - American Journal …, 2008 - journals.physiology.org
Connexin (Cx) proteins are known to play a role in cell-to-cell communication via
intercellular gap junction channels or transiently open hemichannels. Previous studies have …
intercellular gap junction channels or transiently open hemichannels. Previous studies have …
[HTML][HTML] Connexin43-dependent mechanism modulates renin secretion and hypertension
JA Haefliger, N Krattinger, D Martin… - The Journal of …, 2006 - Am Soc Clin Investig
To investigate the function of Cx43 during hypertension, we studied the mouse line
Cx43KI32 (KI32), in which the coding region of Cx32 replaces that of Cx43. Within the …
Cx43KI32 (KI32), in which the coding region of Cx32 replaces that of Cx43. Within the …
Endothelial mediators and communication through vascular gap junctions
C De Wit, B Hoepfl, SE Wölfle - 2006 - degruyter.com
Cellular interaction in vessels is achieved by multiple communication pathways, including
gap junctions (GJs). They provide intercellular channels, allowing direct interaction of …
gap junctions (GJs). They provide intercellular channels, allowing direct interaction of …
[PDF][PDF] Gap junctions synchronize vascular tone within the microcirculation
VJ Schmidt, SE Wolfle, M Boettcher… - Pharmacological …, 2008 - researchgate.net
Gap junctions are formed in the cardiovascular system by connexin40 (Cx40), Cx37, Cx43,
and Cx45. These low resistance channels allow the transfer of ions and small molecules …
and Cx45. These low resistance channels allow the transfer of ions and small molecules …
[HTML][HTML] Connexin40 regulates renin production and blood pressure
N Krattinger, A Capponi, L Mazzolai, JF Aubert… - Kidney international, 2007 - Elsevier
Renin secretion is regulated by coordinated signaling between the various cells of the
juxtaglomerular apparatus. The renin-secreting cells (RSC), which play a major role in the …
juxtaglomerular apparatus. The renin-secreting cells (RSC), which play a major role in the …
[HTML][HTML] Function of connexins in the renal circulation
C Wagner - Kidney international, 2008 - Elsevier
Connexins form intercellular channels that span two plasma membranes and directly couple
the cytoplasm of adjacent cells. This morphological contact enables the exchange of ions …
the cytoplasm of adjacent cells. This morphological contact enables the exchange of ions …