Connexins in cardiovascular and neurovascular health and disease: pharmacological implications

L Leybaert, PD Lampe, S Dhein, BR Kwak… - Pharmacological …, 2017 - Elsevier
Connexins are ubiquitous channel forming proteins that assemble as plasma membrane
hemichannels and as intercellular gap junction channels that directly connect cells. In the …

Connexin hemichannels in astrocytes: role in CNS disorders

LY ** chronic cardiovascular
diseases, including hypertensive nephropathy. Within the glomerulus, hypertension causes …

Connexin channels in congenital skin disorders

E Lilly, C Sellitto, LM Milstone, TW White - Seminars in cell & …, 2016 - Elsevier
Gap junctions and hemichannels comprised of connexins influence epidermal proliferation
and differentiation. Significant advances in our understanding of the functional role of …