Concept information
Preferred term
Connexins
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Connexin
- Connexin Complex Proteins
- Gap Junction Channel Proteins
- Gap Junction Protein
- Gap Junction Proteins
- Junction Protein, Gap
- Junction Proteins, Gap
Scope note
- A group of homologous proteins which form the intermembrane channels of GAP JUNCTIONS. The connexins are the products of an identified gene family which has both highly conserved and highly divergent regions. The variety contributes to the wide range of functional properties of gap junctions.
History note
- 94; GAP JUNCTION PROTEIN was (NM) 1982-93
In other languages
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Finnish
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konneksiini
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017630
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