Connexins

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.

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.543.585.250

MeSH Unique ID: D017630

Entry Terms:

• Connexin
• Gap Junction Channel Proteins
• Gap Junction Protein
• Junction Protein, Gap
• Gap Junction Proteins
• Junction Proteins, Gap
• Connexin Complex Proteins

Previous Indexing:

• Membrane Proteins (1981-1993)

See Also:

• Erythrokeratodermia Variabilis

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Membrane Proteins
Membrane Transport Proteins
Connexins
Connexin 26
Connexin 30
Connexin 43
Gap Junction alpha-4 Protein
Gap Junction alpha-5 Protein
Gap Junction beta-1 Protein
Gap Junction delta-2 Protein