Connexins and Diabetes
Joint Authors
Richards, Toby
Becker, David L.
Wright, Josephine A.
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cell-to-cell interactions via gap junctional communication and connexon hemichannels are involved in the pathogenesis of diabetes.
Gap junctions are highly specialized transmembrane structures that are formed by connexon hemichannels, which are further assembled from proteins called “connexins.” In this paper, we discuss current knowledge about connexins in diabetes.
We also discuss mechanisms of connexin influence and the role of individual connexins in various tissues and how these are affected in diabetes.
Connexins may be a future target by both genetic and pharmacological approaches to develop treatments for the treatment of diabetes and its complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wright, Josephine A.& Richards, Toby& Becker, David L.. 2012. Connexins and Diabetes. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wright, Josephine A.…[et al.]. Connexins and Diabetes. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wright, Josephine A.& Richards, Toby& Becker, David L.. Connexins and Diabetes. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476346